Thank you Mr. Speaker,
It is my great pleasure to rise today to speak about the 2010 Winter Olympic Games underway in Vancouver and one of our local athletes.
Jennifer Botterill, a resident in the great riding of Mississauga South, is currently in Vancouver competing as a part of Canada’s women’s hockey team.
As I’m sure members of the house are aware, our exceptional women’s hockey team is enjoying some early success at the games.
On February 13th they took on Slovakia and won decisively.
Then on the 15th they beat Switzerland by a safe margin, earning themselves a spot in the semi-finals.
Tonight, they will face the Swedish team.
I’d like to take this opportunity to inform the house - and those watching at home - that they can tune in to watch the game and cheer on our Canadian team at 5:30pm eastern time.
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to get to the Olympics and our athletes need all the support they can get.
That’s why I am so pleased that Ontario is doing its part.
Jennifer is one of the more than 1,100 athletes who received support from Ontario’s Quest for Gold program.
The Province is investing $10 million in 2009-2010 to help Ontario athletes, as well as their coaches compete for gold.
We in south Mississauga are very proud of Jennifer and her outstanding achievement.
I’m sure all members of the house will join me in wishing her and her team continued success.
And to all of our Canadian athletes: Congratulations and Good Luck!
Go Canada Go!
Thank you Mr. Speaker.