Mr. Speaker, this summer, millions of Canadians cheered on team Canada at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Paralympic swimmer Sebastian Massabie smashed the world record and brought the gold home to Surrey.
Canadian athletes give it their all to represent our country, so budget 2024 boosts our support for them with more pay for our athletes as they train to represent team Canada. Unfortunately, for weeks, the Conservatives have blocked these funds and prevented these payments to our athletes.
I ask my Conservative colleagues to be honest with team Canada today. Will they support Canadian athletes by voting for our plan or will they continue to oppose them?