“As an organization devoted to supporting the activities of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team, and as the governing body responsible for the promotion and development of ski racing among Canada's four million recreational skiers, we hope that your budget will commit to concrete measures for developing a sustainable and winning sports culture in Canada. In order to contribute to the state of health in Canada while also increasing our nation's chances of being number one in 2010 and beyond, organizations such as ours need the commitment of multiple stakeholders and partners, including the government.” excerpt from Ken Read's letter to the Minister of Finance