Archived - Minister Sorenson Highlights Economic Action Plan 2014 Support for Special Olympics Canada
March 7, 2014 – Edmonton, Alberta – Department of Finance
Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson today took part in a training exercise at a sports facility in Edmonton to highlight the Economic Action Plan 2014 investment of $10.8 million over four years to support the efforts of Special Olympics Canada. This new funding is in addition to ongoing federal funding of $1 million per year to the organization through the Government of Canada’s Sport Support Program.
- Special Olympics Canada is a national, volunteer-driven organization that provides sport training and competition opportunities for approximately 36,000 athletes of all ages with an intellectual disability.
- Special Olympics athletes represent our country at the Special Olympics World Games and are great role models, particularly for children and youth.
- Only approximately 5 per cent of Canadians with an intellectual disability are registered with Special Olympics—a number which Special Olympics Canada is committed to significantly increasing.
Meagan Murdoch
Communications
Office of the Minister of State (Finance)
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Jack Aubry
Media Relations
Department of Finance
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