Team Canada will represent our country with pride at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games
July 20, 2015 – Richmond, British Columbia – Department of Canadian Heritage
Andrew Saxton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (North Vancouver), on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), wished the best of luck to our Canadian Special Olympics athletes at a ceremony in their honour before they depart for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles. The Games are taking place from July 25 to August 2.
Mr. Saxton also took the opportunity to reiterate the Government of Canada’s financial support of more than $5.6 million to Special Olympics Canada for the fiscal year 2015–16, provided through Sport Canada’s Sport Support Program.
This funding benefits programs and services that have a direct impact on athletes’ development and on Team Canada’s preparation for the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
“All our Canadian athletes demonstrate what the Year of Sport in Canada is really about by proving that sport improves lives, changes attitudes, strengthens communities and brings us all together. Good luck to our team, and know that Canada is very proud of you and will follow your achievements as you make your athletic dreams come true at the 2015 Games.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“Congratulations to all the athletes of Special Olympics Canada. You had the courage to begin, the determination to persevere and now you're off to the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games. You are an inspiration to Canadians all across the country. Good luck in Los Angeles. The whole country will be behind you!”
—Andrew Saxton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (North Vancouver)
“The federal government’s commitment to provide funding on an ongoing basis is integral for Special Olympics Canada to deliver not only a strong National Team Program, but to provide grassroots sport programs and competitions to Canadians with an intellectual disability across 12 provincial/territorial chapters. We thank them for their support on behalf of our athletes, their families and our volunteer coaches, especially those getting ready to wear the maple leaf and represent Canada in Los Angeles.”
—Sharon Bollenbach, CEO of Special Olympics Canada
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