Madam Speaker, thanks to the CBC/Radio-Canada, Canadians enjoyed open and equitable access to countless hours of amazing sport from the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Canadians cheered on our incredible athletes as they won medals, broke records and pushed the limits of human performance.
The role the CBC plays as a public broadcaster in connecting Canadians to the Olympic and Paralympic Games is absolutely vital. The CBC provides accessibility to ensure that everyone from urban centres to remote communities can share in the excitement of the games equally. For decades, the CBC has brought the Olympics and Paralympics right into our living rooms and now right onto our devices.
Scott Russell, the king of Canadian sports broadcasting, has been our host through these moments of triumph and heartache for over 40 years and an astonishing 17 summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. This summer, Scott announced that Paris would be his final games as a broadcaster. As he signed off with an emotional farewell, Scott shared that he has had the time of his life. Because of Scott's work, we have had the time of our lives too.
The Canadian government, all Canadian athletes and Canadian sports fans thank Scott. We love the king.