Is lacrosse the national sport of Canada?

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"In 1994, Bill C-212 was introduced to officially declare hockey as Canada's national sport. Opposition came from supporters of lacrosse who wanted to recognize the traditional and cultural significance of this sport. Consequently, Bill C-212 was amended to recognize both sports. Thus, on May 12, 1994, Canada's National Sport Act (Bill C-212) became law, reading: "To recognize hockey as Canada's National Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's National Summer Sport". While hockey's popularity is unquestionable - especially in Canada, lacrosse is still enjoyed by Canadians and has gained popularity in the United States, England, Ireland, and Scotland." Website: http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/symbols_facts&lists/symbols.html

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Yes, in the summer but hockey in the winter.

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Canada's official national pasttime and most popular sport is ice hockey, without a doubt. Nothing competes with it in that country.

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Lacrosse has been for a long time.

Hockey has been recently.

So both are official Canadian sports, but lacrosse has been for far longer.

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