Celebration As The Olympic Torch Makes Its Cross Canada Journey
The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), today joined Canadians in the Alert area to celebrate the passage of the Olympic Torch in Canada’s northernmost region.
The Minister of State will travel to Qausuittuq and then Iqaluit, where he will be joined by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament (Nunavut), to end the Flame’s journey through Nunavut.
“The Olympic Torch Relay’s cross-Canada journey will be the longest within a single host country in Olympic history. I am extremely proud to be here today with the Olympic Flame in Alert, Canada’s northernmost settlement!” said Minister of State Lunn.
“What a wonderful opportunity for the region’s inhabitants to come together in celebration!”
“The Torch Relay gives us the privilege of sharing the spirit of the Games all across the country, while highlighting our vitality and cultural diversity,” added Minister of State Lunn.
“I am very pleased to be able to visit Qausuittuq and Iqaluit to share this unforgettable moment with their citizens and to discover this stunningly beautiful part of our country.”
“What a joy to see the Olympic Torch Relay bringing the spirit of the Games to Iqaluit, this young and dynamic capital city!” said Minister Aglukkaq.
“I invite you one and all to come take part in the celebrations for the eagerly awaited Vancouver 2010 Winter Games!”
The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), Also today joined Canadians in the community of Churchill to celebrate the passage of the Olympic Torch in the “Polar Bear Capital of the World.”
“All evidence shows that participation in the Olympic Torch Relay is already stirring up pride and enthusiasm,” said Minister of State Lunn.
“I am extremely pleased to be able to experience this moment with the community of Churchill, which has organized activities all weekend to celebrate the passage of the Olympic Flame.”
“The Olympic Torch’s cross-Canada journey is the longest within a single host country in Olympic history,” added Minister of State Lunn.
“This wonderful adventure gives us the privilege of sharing the spirit of the Games all across the country while highlighting our vitality and cultural diversity.”
Topics: 2010 Winter Games, Canada, Lunn, olympic flame, olympic games, technology, torch relay
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