Statement made on 23 April 2009 by Senator Jim Munson
Hon. Jim Munson:
Honourable senators, my question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate. Next year, all eyes will be on Canada and beautiful British Columbia when the Olympic flame burns bright in Vancouver. However, we are now seeing who is being burned by the International Olympic Committee.
Women ski jumpers have had to resort to the courts for the right to compete in the 2010 Games. Ski jumping is the only sport not open to both genders in the Winter Olympic Games. What is this government doing to show its commitment to women's equality? What is the government doing to ensure that these women athletes have the chance to soar?
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