Statement made on 25 February 2009 by Senator Jim Munson
Hon. Jim Munson:
Honourable senators, my question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate. I want to congratulate the government for putting $1.5 million into the budget for Special Olympics. It is extremely important, and I know the Special Olympics movement appreciates it very much.
As the leader knows, I work closely with many different groups in autism, Special Olympics and others. Some time ago, the Leader of the Government in the Senate provided us with information regarding the Enabling Accessibility Fund. She said that $45 million would be available over three years, and that the call for proposals for this funding was open from April 1 to April 30, 2008.
Can the leader please tell us today, of the more than 800 submissions received, how many qualified for funding?
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