Signal boosting the official @Esport_Canada statement. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 Esport Canada would like to express our deep disappointment that, for a second consecutive year, Canada will not be represented in Rocket League at the FIFAe World Cup, despite being home to some of the world’s top talent. We recognize and respect the pressures and priorities currently facing Canada Soccer, but stand by the elite players and passionate fans across Canada who deserve the opportunity to compete on the world stage. In response to Canada Soccer's decision to not participate in the 2024 FIFAe World Cup this past year, Esport Canada has worked diligently to ensure that our own internal management, coaching, and team selection processes meet Olympic standards and reflect the principles outlined in the Canadian Sport Governance Code and the Canadian Sport Policy. In doing so, we have upheld the ethical frameworks of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport to the best of our ability, with a commitment to transparency, fairness, and Safe Sport in an effort to collaboratively support Canada Soccer's participation by meeting all standard for operations and participation at this year's event. We call upon the Government of Canada @CanadianPM and Sport Canada to urgently review the recognition and status of esports within our national sport system. With over 89% of Canadian youth engaging in gaming, and a growing number of elite players that disproportionately represent Canada on the world stage per capita, it is vital that this dynamic and influential sector of competition be fully supported with the same care, structure, and opportunity afforded to other sports. While we are saddened by this missed opportunity for Canadian Rocket League players, we reaffirm our readiness to support national participation in this and all future Rocket League and nation-based esports events. We will continue to advocate for the esports community of Canada and remain committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure Canadian esports players have a clear, ethical, and supportive pathway to represent our nation with pride. #FIFAe #WorldCup #RocketLeague