Sports in Canada of Commons amended a bill "to recognize hockey as Canada's Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's Summer Sport," although lacrosse is played all year, in all seasons, indoor and outdoors. On May 12, 1994, the "National Sports of Canada Act" came into force with these designations. The modern form of ice hockey began in Canada in the late 19th century, and is widely considered Canada's national pastime, with high levels of participation by children, men and women at various levels of competition. The Stanley Cup, considered the premiere trophy in professional ice hockey, originated in Canada in 1893. Prominent trophies
Canada at the 2017 Summer Universiade place match Preliminary Round Quarterfinals 5th–8th place semifinals 5th place match Canada at the 2017 Summer Universiade Canada participated at the 2017 Summer Universiade, in Taipei, Taiwan. The following table lists Canada's delegation per sport and gender. Decathlon Heptathlon Group Stage 9th–16th place game 9th–12th place game 9th place game Group Stage Quarterfinals Group Stage 9th–16th place match 9th–12th place match 9th place match Group Stage Quarterfinals 5th–8th place match 7th place match Individual Team Individual Team Preliminary Round 9th–16th place quarterfinals 9th–12th place semifinals 11th place match Preliminary Round 9th–16th place quarterfinals 13th–16th place semifinals 13th place match Preliminary