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ONTARIO GOVERNMENT BOOSTS 2008
ONTARIO WINTER GAMES FUNDING
$593,500 To Collingwood-area Host Enhances Provincial
Championships
December 3, 2007 – The McGuinty
government continues to strengthen support of amateur sport with a
$593,500 hosting grant for the 2008 Ontario Winter Games, Margarett
Best, Ontario Minister of Health Promotion announced today.
“The McGuinty government is committed to
supporting amateur sport which influences the quality of life of all
Ontarians in a positive way,” said Minister Best. “The 2008 Games will
be a top-notch competition, showcasing athletes who inspire all
Ontarians to participate in sport and be physically active.”
The Town of Collingwood and surrounding
communities will stage the Games March 6-9, 2008. More than 3,000
athletes, coaches and officials will participate in the Games, supported
by more than 800 volunteers. The host funding is provided through the
Ontario Games Program in partnership with the Sport Alliance of Ontario.
The increased funding is another example
of the McGuinty government’s support of amateur sport, which totals
$23.7 million this year. Other examples include:
· The $10 million Quest for Gold
Program, which includes the $7 million Ontario Athlete Assistance
Program, with the first cycle of payments to athlete recipients to be
announced in the coming weeks;
· $7.9 million provided to
Provincial and Multi-Sport Organizations on an annual basis for sport
programs geared to Ontarians of all ages and abilities, including
high-performance athletes.
The Ministry of Health Promotion was
established in June 2005 to improve and deliver programs that contribute
to healthy living and wellness in this province. Key priorities include
Ontario’s smoke-free strategy, healthy eating, active living, sport and
recreation, injury prevention and mental health promotion.
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Contact:
Mark Frimpong Minister’s Office
416-326-5702
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Julie Rosenberg
Communications Branch
416-326-4833
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