On Wednesday, Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Milano-Cortina Games were honored in Ottawa. The event included a reception on Parliament Hill and a tour of Rideau Hall with Governor General Mary Simon. Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the athletes, announcing a substantial funding commitment of $755 million over the next five years, which he described as a testament to the government's dedication to supporting Canadian athletes. This funding comes after years of advocacy by the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees for increased core funding, which has remained stagnant for over 20 years. While the athletes welcomed this financial boost, they expressed concerns regarding the distribution of the funds. During the event, Carney interacted with several athletes, including Rachel Homan, a celebrated three-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist, who presented him with her children's book on curling, released just last month.