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During question period, a Liberal member asked how the government is supporting Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes following the Milano Cortina Games. The Secretary of State for Sport welcomed the 2026 team Canada athletes and said the government is providing over $750 million to support sport in Canada, from grassroots participation to high-performance competition.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Linda Lapointe

Liberal
“Can the government explain how it is supporting Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes?”
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians watched with pride as more than 250 Canadians competed in the Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games this year. Nothing makes us prouder than cheering on team Canada. Can the Secretary of State for Sport tell us how the Government of Canada is supporting these outstanding athletes?

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Adam van Koeverden

Liberal

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“I want to congratulate Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Our government is spending over $750 million to support sports in Canada.”

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    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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Mr. Speaker, today we welcome the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from team Canada. They represent our country and wear the maple leaf and we could not be more proud. Our world-class teams and athletes deserve a world-class sport system. We are building Canada strong from playground to podium by investing over $750 million to strengthen Canada’s sport system. I congratulate all members of team Canada. Go, Canada, go!

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