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In question period, a Liberal member asked what the government is doing to support the mental health of national athletes and coaches, noting that mental and physical health are closely connected. The Secretary of State for Sport replied that the government is investing $6.2 million with Canada’s Olympic, Paralympic, and national sports teams to help athletes get what they need to compete.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Anita Vandenbeld

Liberal
“Athletes need good mental health to succeed. What is the government doing to support the mental health of our national athletes and coaches?”
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Mr. Speaker, we know that mental health and physical health are closely connected. Both are equally important for our well-being, especially for athletes competing at the highest levels. Mental health is key to a balanced life and long-term success in sport. Can the Secretary of State for Sport update the House on what our government is doing to support the mental health of national team athletes and coaches?

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Adam van Koeverden

Liberal

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“We are giving $6.2 million to our Olympic, Paralympic, and national sports programs. This money will help Canadian athletes get what they need to compete.”

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my friend and colleague from Ottawa West—Nepean for always supporting Team Canada. We know that support for our athletes on and off the field is absolutely vital, and that is why we are so proud to be investing $6.2 million with our Olympic team, Paralympic team and sports networks right across the country to ensure that they have all the resources they need to compete at their best. This investment is going to support exciting programs like Game Plan, and it is going to ensure that our athletes have everything they need on and off the field. We are so proud of our Team Canada athletes. Go, Canada, go.

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