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THE POWER OF SPORT Now is the time to connect with candidates in your riding! With only a couple of weeks to go in the “I believe in the power of sport” campaign, it is now time to focus on connecting with candidates in your riding. More Details Ask each candidate a question in person, in a letter, or at an all-candidates meeting. Let the campaign know about the answers. • Learn from the success of others at www.sportmatters.ca or on Facebook or Youtube . • Share your campaign success story. • Forward this email and encourage others to take action. • Submit a question for the election leader’s debates here. During the “I believe in the power of sport” campaign, the Sport Matters Group has been asking all parties in the federal election if they will include the following measures in their platforms: • Increased federal investment in sport and physical activity to a minimum of $500 million/year, so that Canada meets its target of investing the equivalent of 1% of the health care budget on sport and physical activity; • Substantial long-term investments to erase the infrastructure deficit (estimated by Canadian Parks and Recreation Association at $15billion) in sport and recreation and to address new demands in growing communities (projected at $18billion by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities), through partnerships with the provinces, territories, municipalities, community organizations, and the private sector; • Innovative tax measures to encourage greater participation in sport and new sources of funding from the private sector and the public; • New federal leadership strategies including a Cabinet Minister responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Vancouver 2010 and an integrated departmental corporation or separate agency. If you need any help in shaping your question, simply send us an email or give us a call. Our colleagues at the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) are also at the ready to help us find the information that you need – just ask! Because I believe in the power of sport... Ian Bird Come participate in the ‘Power of Sport’ election campaign. It's easy to get involved. Just click here to sign up and for more information. To Contact Us: T: 613.231.7472. F: 613.231.3739. www.sportmatters.ca. info@sportmatters.ca. SMG@SIRC, #1400-180 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K3