Mr. Speaker, I am rising today in support of the bid by the 1999 Pan-American Bid Committee in Winnipeg to host the 1999 Pan-American Games.
Since Winnipeg was chosen as the Canadian bid city for the 1999 Pan-Am Games the government of Canada and its partners, the province of Manitoba and the city of Winnipeg, have supported the bid both technically and financially. There has been tremendous community support for the hard working committee. This will ensure the setting of a standard of excellence and a very high profile for the Pan-Am Games both in Canada and abroad.
In this bid Winnipeg has also pledged to strive for new heights of excellence in sports and culture while forging a new spirit of international understanding helping to ensure a bright future for the games.
I know all Canadians will join me in wishing the city of Winnipeg every success in its bid for the 1999 Pan-Am Games.