Gabriel Hardy, Montmorency—Charlevoix
Linked statement
“The recent economic update recognized that sports and physical activity are important for our country's health and future. Investing in sports helps young people stay active and supports our Olympic athletes. Now the government must deliver real results, not just make announcements.”
“Mr. Speaker, there are moments in the life of a nation when we realize we are at a turning point. On Tuesday, we experienced that here. For the first time in history, an economic update has demonstrated that sports and physical activity are an important pillar of a healthy nation. This is not a Liberal or Conservative position. It is a Canadian position, and it was high time we adopted it. A nation that invests in sports and physical activity is, above all, a nation that invests in its future. It invests in two ways: in the pride of seeing Olympic athletes bring home medals, but also in every young person who discovers sports and physical activity, and in the citizens who will remain active for the rest of their lives. Indeed, we received some good news on Tuesday. When that happens, it is worth acknowledging. Now we need to deliver results. Canadians have heard a lot of announcements in recent years. In the end, history will remember the results. A strong country is not built on intentions, but on projects that are completed. Let us move forward together, as Quebeckers and Canadians, proud and united in the conviction that physical activity is not only an important solution, but a fundamental pillar of the future of our country.”
Mr. Speaker, there are moments in the life of a nation when we realize we are at a turning point. On Tuesday, we experienced that here. For the first time in history, an economic update has demonstrated that sports and physical activity are an important pillar of a healthy nation. This is not a Liberal or Conservative position. It is a Canadian position, and it was high time we adopted it. A nation that invests in sports and physical activity is, above all, a nation that invests in its future. It invests in two ways: in the pride of seeing Olympic athletes bring home medals, but also in every young person who discovers sports and physical activity, and in the citizens who will remain active for the rest of their lives. Indeed, we received some good news on Tuesday. When that happens, it is worth acknowledging. Now we need to deliver results. Canadians have heard a lot of announcements in recent years. In the end, history will remember the results. A strong country is not built on intentions, but on projects that are completed. Let us move forward together, as Quebeckers and Canadians, proud and united in the conviction that physical activity is not only an important solution, but a fundamental pillar of the future of our country.