On Saturday, local member of Parliament John Weston will launch the inaugural celebration of National Health and Fitness Day, from Whistler.
He will also announce a Private Member's Bill, to be introduced soon afterwards in the House of Commons.Weston, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country has been working with local governments and fitness partners for months to establish an annual day dedicated to encourage all Canadians to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Every one of the 12 municipal and district governments in the riding he represents passed a resolution to recognize the first Saturday of June each year as National Health and Fitness Day. Each agrees to offer its sports and recreation facilities for free or at a reduced cost on June 2, in addition to showcasing the local opportunities available for sport and fitness activities for any level of ability.
"This day has been a long time coming, but its positive effects could benefit every Canadian for many years," said Weston. "Canada is the finest nation on earth. Considering our natural and man-made opportunities, we should take the next step, and become the fittest nation on earth. National Health and Fitness Day is for making a commitment to ourselves, for our own well-being, but also for the health and well-being of future generations."
Weston will run the Whistler North Face Half Marathon before officially launching the National Health & Fitness Day at the 11 a.m. awards ceremony at the GORE TEX main stage.
At 2 p.m. he will join the Tennis Group in Lions Bay and receive a personal tour of the Community Centre with Mayor Brenda Broughton. The day will conclude in West Vancouver with a speech as part of the Community Day festivities for the 100th Anniversary of the District of West Vancouver.
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