“We look forward to working with the Honourable Minister Chong on various sport issues in Canada, particularly regarding the Paralympic Movement.” comments Henry Wohler, President of the CPC. “It is satisfying to know the Conservative Party of Canada has committed to investing a minimum of 1% of the Healthcare budget on physical activity including amateur sport.”
Canada will compete at the IX Paralympic Winter Games held in Torino, Italy, March 10th to 19th. In total, 35 athletes will wear the maple leaf competing for top honours against athletes from 40 countries in four sports : Sledge hockey, Wheelchair curling, Alpine skiing and Nordic skiing.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is a non-profit, charitable, private corporation that is recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). CPC delivers programs that strengthen the Paralympic Movement in Canada, including sending Canadian Teams to the Paralympic Games. The CPC empowers persons with physical disabilities, through sport, at all levels. For more information, visit our website at: www.paralympic.ca.
