“I want the government to spend money on the Olympics because cheering for team Canada makes me happy.”
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In a brief discussion titled 'Sport', two Liberal MPs took turns praising Canadian Olympians and Paralympians. The Secretary of State for Sport was asked how the government supports these athletes, but didn't directly answer, instead making vague statements about building a 'world-class sport system' and being 'Canada strong from playground to podium'. No specifics were given on what that actually means or what if any new government funding is being proposed.
“We are spending $750 million dollars on the Olympics because it makes us feel proud.”