Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate all of our athletes who are proudly representing Canada at the Winter Olympics that are starting in Sochi today.
After so many years of training, hard work and effort, the time has come for our athletes to fully enjoy the Olympic experience.
Congratulations to all the athletes and their families. On behalf of all my NDP colleagues, I wish the athletes the best of luck. With their determination and courage, our brave athletes are role models for all of us.
New Democrats hope that these games will be inclusive, safe, and respectful of human rights, promoting the shared Canadian and Olympic values of justice and respect for all. Canadians across the country will be glued to their televisions to witness what will certainly be many memorable moments.
New Democrats join with our colleagues in this House in saying “Go, Canada, go”.