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House Hansard - 198

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 16, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 198 - May/16/23
Mr. Doug Shipley
  • May/16/23 11:30:49 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
Madam Speaker, I should say the member has a good Olympian on his team over there, who may be interested to hear this. Lynda Kiejko said: I take great pride in representing my country on the world stage, as do all athletes. I'm sad that due to the handgun ban, the order in council, Bill C-71 and this proposed legislation, I will not be able to represent Canada on the world stage. Athletes who come after me won't even have an opportunity to compete, as they will have no access to competition firearms. What would the member opposite like me to tell this Olympian, who has proudly represented our flag at the Olympics in the past?
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Context: House Hansard - 198 - May/16/23
Mr. Richard Martel
  • May/16/23 4:05:52 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for a very good question. I can tell him one thing. We heard an Olympian testify at committee. She is involved in sport shooting. She said that she would no longer be able to play the sport she loves so much because the exemptions are very limited. I would like to tell my colleague that, right now, Olympic athletes are allowed to play their sport. However, before they can go to the Olympics, they have to be able to practise that sport. With this bill, they will no longer be able to practise. Consequently, we will no longer be able to send our athletes to the Olympic Games.
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