Wednesday, March 21, 2007

What the feds didn't do

The federal budget that came down on Monday is a disappointment to many Canadians. For now, let's just register that anyone who values Canada's performances and success at major multi-sport games is not only disappointed, but still disillusened about this government. What is says and what it does are two different things, and it's word cannot be taken at face value.
This creates a climate of suspician for Canadians, who don't know if this government (not new, it is now old) has more on it's mind than spending wildly in order that Canadians will vote for it in the next federal election. This is certainly what it seems to be doing.
Canadian athletes, their sport federations and multisport organizations in Canada are once again left to struggle.
The PM will go to events and will certainly appear at the OOlympic Winter Games in Vancouver, smile, shake hands, and enjoy the applause (if his government lasts that long). We who administer and lead sport will mutter under our breath, and observe the duplicity.

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