Canada considers motion to declare 2015 The Year of Women in Sport
Today, April 22, 2015, the notice to declare “2015 – The Year of Women in Sport” went to the House of Commons in Canada.
That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that sport builds character, teaches skills and develops qualities including self-esteem, perseverance, teamwork, fair play, respect for others, and leadership; and (b) proclaim 2015 the Year of Women in Sport in honour of Canada hosting the 2015 Women’s World Cup of soccer and the Governor General’s declaration of 2015 as the year of Sport.
Source: M-599 in this link of the House of Commons (click here).
House of Commons – file photo