Mr. Speaker, today is “sneak it in” day, so Participaction is here in Ottawa to remind us all to make room in our busy schedules to sneak in some movement. Movement is medicine. It is preventative medicine for our minds, our bodies and our communities, keeping us all happy, healthy, connected and strong. A little exercise every day is also great for our mood, productivity and focus. I am proud that our government has made physical activity a national priority, reducing health care costs and making Canada a healthier place to live, work, learn and play.
Sportsmanship in politics was one of the pillars of my campaign, and it is important to me to ensure that we can all work together in the House of Commons to make progress on common ambitions. I have organized cross-party runs and soccer games. Yesterday, all political parties came together to play cricket. When we play and do healthy activities together, it reminds us that what we have in common is bigger and more important than what we might disagree on.
I thank Participaction for reminding us all that moving Canadians forward will lead to better health and prosperity for all Canadians.