Strategy of Action or an Ambitious Platform for the Transformation of Sport in Canada (Part 2. "Engaged Governance")

The article presents the results of a study of the strategic direction of "Engaged Governance" as a tool for improving the governance system of handball development in Canada. It was established that the current state of the national federation is characterized by contradictory tendencies: on the one hand, there is an increasing need to enhance athletic performance and international competitiveness; on the other hand, there is a deficit of transparent governance mechanisms, institutional sustainability, and effective interaction between national and regional levels. In the scientific and practical dimension, this necessitates the development of new models capable of integrating managerial, educational, and communication tools. The aim of the study was to substantiate and develop the Engaged Governance model, which ensures transparency, program quality, and trust in the handball system at all levels. The object of the study is the governance system for the development of handball in Canada, and the subject is the strategic direction of Engaged Governance as a means of ensuring institutional sustainability, ethics, and inclusivity. The methodology is based on systemic, structural-functional, and comparative analysis of international practices (LTAD, European Sports Charter), as well as elements of SWOT analysis. The results confirmed the feasibility of implementing four interconnected blocks: a national digital platform for document management, licensing, and process standardization; a system of educational modules for regional coordinators; quality assurance mechanisms through annual audits of PTSO programs; and modern communication tools based on a digital hub. The proposed model aligns with international standards of good governance in sport, shapes a new governance culture grounded in trust and accountability, and creates conditions for sustainable development of handball at both elite and grassroots levels. The practical significance lies in the potential to strengthen institutional capacity and increase the social attractiveness of sport.