Wednesday, September 24, 2008

AthletesCAN has stepped up and is organizing an All Party Sport Forum



AthletesCAN has stepped up and is organizing an All Party Sport Forum

4 leading parties are already confirmed:

Secretary of State (Sport) Helena Guergis from the Conservative Party - candidate in Simcoe Grey (Ontario) Many of you will know the Sec of State from her involvement in budget 2008 and investments in the Road to Excellence initiative.

Mr. Rodger Cuzner from the Liberal Party - candidate in Cape Breton- Canso (Nova Scotia). As a former hockey coach and phys ed teacher, he has championed the sport file for years, dating back to the Chretien and Martin parliaments.

- Ms. Olivia Chow from the New Democratic Party - candidate in Trinity- Spadina (Ontario). Someone who appreciates the importance of sports policy and the links to so many other issues, from tackling youth poverty and unemployment to the environment.



Mississauga Brampton South candidate, Grace Yogaretnam, will be attending the forum on behalf of the Green Party.

Make plans to be at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel in Mississauga, Ontario on October 4th from 1 - 2pm. One stop shopping for the main party platforms on sport!

More details to follow as we know them.

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