However, this offer is very uneven depending on the environment in which children live. Responsibilities in this area are shared between the federal and provincial governments, with other players also involved in the field. For instance, recreation and social services are in the jurisdiction of provinces, but the federal government provides guidelines, recommendations, funding allocations, and programs that relate to leisure. The federal government also establishes formal mechanisms for cooperation between the federal and provincial jurisdiction in matters relating to sport, fitness, and recreation.