The 2011 Pan American/Parapan American Games bring Canadian athletes together with other world calibre athletes in a common pursuit of sport excellence. Through the Athlete Assistance Program (AAP), the Government provides more than $27 million in direct funding to Canada 's international calibre. This is the largest source of direct financial assistance to athletes in Canada .
Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe region will host the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games which will take place respectively July 10-26, 2015 and August 7-14, 2015.