“I like rugby. Rugby is good. Government should spend $755 million on sports. Swimming Canada wants more money. This money will help athletes win medals. This is a smart way to spend taxpayer money.”
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A liberal MP spent time talking up the importance of their local rugby club and how great it is that the government is investing three quarters of a billion dollars into amateur sports nationwide. No other viewpoints were shared.