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During question period, a Liberal member asked how the economic update would support sport across Canada, citing $755 million in funding benefiting athletes including skiers, cyclists, soccer players and female hockey players in his region. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for Sport replied that the investment is good news, saying it supports athletes, helps keep young people out of trouble, helps seniors stay active and connected, and builds a stronger Canada.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Tim Watchorn

Liberal
“My region is getting money to support athletes. How will the economic update help sports across Canada?”
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Madam Speaker, this week, the people of Les Pays-d’en-Haut received good news: $755 million to support our skiers, our cyclists, our soccer players and our female hockey players. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for Sport tell the House how the economic update will support sports across the country?

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Madeleine Chenette

Liberal

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“Our $755-million investment in sports is good news. It supports our athletes, keeps youth out of trouble, helps seniors stay active and connected, and builds a stronger Canada.”
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague the member for Les Pays-d’en-Haut for that excellent question. An investment of $755 million is great news for sport. Why do we need to invest in sport? First, it is to support our athletes. Second, it is to keep our young people off the streets and help them benefit from and find joy in playing together. Third, it is to help our seniors break their isolation and be active for life. Fourth, it is to ensure that we are there to build Canada strong together. Let us celebrate this investment in sport.

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