Mr. Speaker, team Canada is in the House of Commons today. Our best athletes, Olympians and Paralympians, from across the country are here so that we can all congratulate them on their success and thank them for representing Canada so well. From Milton, we have Michael Foley, who is a track cyclist, and Kayla Alexander, who is an amazing basketball player.
I was one of these athletes eight years ago. I walked out on this carpet and imagined what my next steps would be, and here I am. I am really proud to be part of a government that supports our athletes. We have invested an incremental $80 million in the community sport for all program, and we are the first and only government to increase the athlete assistance program two times. Therefore, all of these athletes here will be celebrating better affordability when it comes to their day-to-day.
The Olympians and Paralympians from Canada are the best of us. They are our best ambassadors and our greatest role models. I am proud to be part of a government that supports each and every one of them, from the playground all the way to the podium.