QUESTION PERIOD — Health
Support for Health Lifestyles
November 19, 2024
My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate.
Senator Gold, I recently had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, or CPRA, to discuss how the recreation and parks sector can continue to help the federal government advance key collective health priorities.
In their pre-budget submission to the Finance Committee in the other place, the CPRA outlined timely, practical recommendations that align with our shared objective of creating a healthier, more active and resilient Canada. My question is this: Will the government commit to investing in parks and recreation infrastructure in the coming year?
Thank you, Senator Deacon, for your question, as well as for the role you have played and continue to play in encouraging us and Canadians to lead more healthy and active lives, which benefits us not only individually but also collectively.
Congratulations. That’s commendable.
With regard to your question, I am simply not in a position to comment on, much less speculate on, what funding plans or priorities may be put into place in the future. I will bring the importance of this issue to the attention of the minister at the earliest possible moment.
Thank you. One recommendation specifically suggests the government develop and fund an active Canada action plan in consultation with national physical and mental health organizations. Does the government recognize the utility of such a plan and the health dividends paid by having a more active and healthy lifestyle?
The answer is yes, certainly. In that regard, the government will continue to work with all levels of government and stakeholders to help Canadians understand the importance of and provide opportunities for a more active and healthy lifestyle.
