Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Minister Strahl, for coming in today.
Being from a first nation myself and watching the 2010 Olympics and seeing the participation of the first nations, aboriginals across Canada, I think that was paramount in bringing Canada together more.
We see the Paralympics taking place as well, and the participation of first nations communities. My foster brother is from one of the communities that participated in the opening ceremonies in Vancouver, B.C.
I am experiencing quite a bit of pride. I never actually got to go to Vancouver, but watching the opening ceremonies and seeing the participation of the first nations I think gave the world a different perspective of first nations and how proud a culture we have. With the music, the hospitality, and the culture that was showcased in Vancouver, the world got to see an aspect of specifically Vancouver in the light of participation and how closely the communities can work together even though we all come from different backgrounds.
With the four first nation communities in Vancouver, what type of legacy has been left as a result of the Olympics and Paralympics?