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December 13, 2008 - Whistler, BC
Minister of State (Sport) at the Club Cabin in Whistler.
December 12, 2008 - Whistler, BC
Whistler-Blackcomb Peak 2 Peak Gondola Grand Opening
November 21, 2008 - Vancouver, BC
VANCOUVER, November 21, 2008 - The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), joined by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games the official route of the Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay.
"These are Canada's Games, and the Torch Relay will help showcase Canada to the world as it makes its way to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games," said Minister of State Lunn. "The Relay will visit the capitals of all 13 provinces and territories as it travels from Victoria to the North Pole to St. John's and back."
"Through the Olympic Torch Relay, the Government of Canada is supporting citizen and community participation, as well as the inclusion of Aboriginal, ethnocultural and official-language communities," said Minister Moore. "Celebrations all along the national route will demonstrate Canada's diversity by highlighting Canadian excellence, creativity, and talent."
The Olympic Torch Relay will begin on October 30, 2009, in Victoria and arrive at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver on February 12.
September 4, 2008 - Whistler, BC
Aboriginal peoples will have a stronger presence at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
Nina Grewal, Member of Parliament (Fleetwood–Port Kells), on behalf of the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women and Minister for La Francophonie, today announced funding for the Four Host First Nations Society.
Funding of $800,000 will enable the Society to pursue activities with the host First Nations and with other partners for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver–Whistler.
“The eyes of the world will be on us in 2010,” said Minister Verner. “We want these to truly be Canada’s games, therefore it is important to have the participation of Aboriginal peoples. The Government of Canada is proud to support the Four Host First Nations Society, which will promote the culture and heritage of Aboriginal Canadians at the Games.”
“I am pleased to reiterate our Government’s support for creating lasting legacies for all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people,” said Ms. Grewal. “I look forward to continued opportunities to work with Mr. Joseph and the Four Host First Nations Society.”
“By working with our federal partners, the Four Host First Nations (Lil’wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil–Waututh) will be able to showcase our culture and heritage to the world,” said Tewanee Joseph, Executive Director and CEO of the Four Host First Nations Society.
September 1, 2008 - Squamish, BC
Sea-to-Sky Volunteer Centre.
of State (2010 Olympics).
The Honourable James Moore, Secretary of State (Asia–Pacific Gateway) (2010 Olympics) (Official Languages), participated in the official launch of the 2010 Winter Games Sea-to-Sky Volunteer Centre.
“Canada has a rich history of volunteerism and our volunteers are the backbone of every successful event,” said Secretary of State Moore. “I encourage Canadians to consider volunteering for this once-in-a-generation event. It will be an experience you will never forget, and you will be helping to make the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games truly Canada’s Games.”
More than 5000 volunteers are expected to go through the Sea-to-Sky Volunteer Centre between mid-2008 and 2010. Approximately 10 000 volunteers will be required in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor at the time of the Games to fill hundreds of different roles.
July 7, 2008 - Vancouver, BC
June 13, 2008
The Government of Canada today announced the conclusion of Olympic Legacy Agreements with the Musqueam First Nation and Tsleil-Waututh First Nation which will help ensure that Aboriginal people share in the economic, social and cultural benefits of hosting the 2010 Winter Games.
"The Government of Canada strongly believes that the involvement of Aboriginal peoples is vital to the overall success of the 2010 Winter Games," said David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver–Whistler Olympics. "The leaders of the Four Host First Nations recognized very early on that the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games represented a tremendous opportunity for their communities, and for all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples."
The Legacy Agreements provide the Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations with the opportunity to purchase land, build capacity, enhance their skills, and develop their economy.
Backgrounder - Olympic Legacy Agreements
February 22, 2008 - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremony "To Inspire the World"
The Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games is an event of historic importance that presents Canada with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to tell a story that inspires a world audience of three billion. In recognition of this, the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver–Whistler Olympics, announced that the Government of Canada will contribute $20 million of VANOC’s total $40-million Opening and Closing Ceremonies budget to ensure the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games exceeds expectations of Canadians from all parts of the country. This decision was made following the conclusion of a series of recent creative planning meetings on the opening ceremonies.
At the event, Minister Emerson noted, “The Government of Canada is a proud supporter of the 2010 Winter Games. We, and all Canadians, look forward to a memorable Opening Ceremony that will allow the world to see the best that Canada has to offer.”
February 9, 2008 - Vancouver, BC
“New Beijing, Great Olympics” Beijing 2008 Olympic Photo Exhibition unveiled.
Chinese Consulate General Yang Qiang, together with Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics; Honourable Colin Hansen, Minister of Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Asia-Pacific Initiative and the Olympics; George Chow, Deputy Mayor, City of Vancouver; James Ho, President, Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation Media Group and Ricky Li, President, Association of Chinese Cultural Promotion – Canada were among those who took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially launched a unique photo exhibition in Vancouver.
The exhibition is organized by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver and reveals how the Chinese capital is preparing for the 2008 Olympic & Paralympic Summer Games. It features 80 images of Beijing’s historical and cultural legacies and is open to the general public at Sinclair Centre between February 9 and March 1, 2008.
February 6, 2008 - Ottawa, Ontario
Minister David Emerson (L to R) along with Parliamentary Secretary James Moore, paralympian Ray Grassi, olympian Jayna Hefford unveil the Vancouver 2010 clock at the National Capital Infocentre, that will count down the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining until the beginning of the 2010 Winter Games.
At the Countdown Clock unveiling event, Minister Emerson noted, “In two years, the eyes of the world will turn towards Canada on the occasion of the 2010 Winter Games. This is a perfect time to re-affirm our commitment to make these Canada’s Games and to encourage all Canadians to get engaged as we prepare to host this once-in-a-generation event.”
January 15, 2008 - Richmond, BC
MP James Moore, Premier Gordon Campbell, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and other dignitaries marked a construction milestone for a major Olympic venue today as the final section of the Richmond Oval’s massive 6.5-acre roof was lifted into place.
“Today’s placement of the final roof section of the Richmond Oval marks an important step as we drive forward to the 2010 Winter Games,” said James Moore, speaking on behalf of the Honourable David Emerson, “In 2010, the Richmond Oval will be the venue for exciting speedskating competitions and, hopefully, for many medal-winning performances by our athletes. It will also serve as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and will be an enduring asset for Canadian athletes and the community.”
The Oval’s massive roof includes 15 B.C.-manufactured beams that are nearly 100 metres in length. The Oval is the first building in the world to include a roof of this exportable new design, which is built exclusively from wood and will use more than one million board feet of pine beetle-killed wood from B.C. forests.
