Mr. Speaker, the Paris 2024 games were extraordinary. Canadians cheered on our Olympic and Paralympic teams, as records were broken, medals were won and history was made.
The journey from playground to podium is long and hard, and our athletes train for years. Our Liberal government is proud to support over 1,900 athletes through the athlete assistance program and we are also proud to be increasing this program to provide more money for more athletes. An additional $7 million a year means a 23% increase in the living allowance and an additional 30% allowance for Paralympic athletes.
By investing in Canadian athletes, we are inspiring the next generation and building a stronger, united Canada.