Our Elite Athletes as Health Ambassadors: We can improve the health of our children for generations to come
By Dr. Keith Martin, MP

As the sun broke through the clouds and Canadian Forces CF-18 jets screamed overhead, the Olympic flame began its 40,000 km odyssey from our beautiful city. In less than 100 days, the world will come to British Columbia and the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games will begin. It will galvanize our attention around some remarkable feats of courage and athleticism. However, it also provides us with an outstanding opportunity to create a dynamic, post-Games legacy…

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OTTAWA – The Conservatives finally caved to pressure, announcing in a panic that they would provide last-ditch funding for Canada’s commitment to provide French services at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, while in the same breath leaving British Columbia to build the BC-Canada pavilion on its own, Liberal MPs said today.

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As the Official Opposition Critic for Amateur Sport, Health Promotion and the Olympics, I would like to take time today to congratulate the finalists of Sport BC’s 43rd Annual Athlete of the Year Awards.

Each of the finalists for this award deserves recognition for the obstacles that they have overcome, the people they have inspired and the training they have endured. Our British Columbian athletes and coaches are role models in our communities. I am very proud of their accomplishments. (more…)

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Today Keith, once again, pressured the government to release the Olympic Security costs so that British Columbians know how much they will be on the hook for when the provincial government releases their budget next week. (more…)

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For Immediate Release
February 12, 2009

With the countdown on, Harper government must disclose Olympic security budget to British Columbia

OTTAWA – Official Opposition Critic for Amateur Sport, Health Promotion and the Vancouver Olympics Dr. Keith Martin called on the federal government today to release its security budget for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. (more…)

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