Success Stories

Looking for inspiring stories on Canada? You will find here a compilation of stories outlining how the Government of Canada is leveraging the opportunity presented by the hosting of the 2010 Winter Games to advance its priorities while showcasing Canada as an innovative and inclusive host committed to excellence. We welcome the media to use these as inspiration for their own stories about Canada and all visitors to learn more about our country. Our images and videos are royalty-free and available for editorial print, broadcast and electronic use.

Sustainability

The Government of Canada is working with VANOC and all Games partners to ensure sustainability informs all aspects of the 2010 Winter Games. The health of our environment and communities is a primary concern for the Government of Canada and for Canadians.

From cutting-edge research in the development of cleaner fuels to protecting unique undersea environments, Canada and Canadians continue to demonstrate a strong national commitment to showing real leadership in sustainable development. The stories in this section provide a few examples of Canada's efforts to protect and preserve the environment we all share.

Aboriginal People in Canada Getting into Clean Energy Business

Biological Insecticide Working for North American Fruit Growers

The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Raising the Bar for Sustainability

Use of wood in 2010 speed skating venue

Canada Advancing Sustainable Forestry Worldwide

Youth

Hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is an unprecedented opportunity to engage young Canadians across the country. Young people from coast to coast to coast have been getting involved in the Games, through participation in the Olympic Torch Relay celebrations, to the Canada Day Poster Challenge. The Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are getting young Canadians thinking about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and active participation in sport and culture, benefiting future generations of Canadians.

Olympic partners take social responsibility to new levels

Discover Canada's Natural Heritage

Although the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are taking place in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, one need only look at the excitement generated by the Olympic Flame as thousands of Torchbearers carry the flame on its 45,000 kilometre journey across the country to see that these are truly Canada's Games.

Canada is a vast and incredibly diverse nation, and Canadians are justifiably proud of their country's rich natural heritage. Discover Canada through the stories in this section that highlight just a small handful of Canada's unique natural attractions.

Investment and Innovation

With a well-educated, skilled workforce, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a rich culture of research and development, business-friendly policies, and a quality of life that is second-to-none, it is no wonder that Canada's economy is a consistent leader in the G7.

As this selection of stories shows, whether it is agriculture or urban development, mining or movie-making, Canadian innovation continues to set the global pace.

Preparing newcomers for a career in Canada

Top Chefs Around the World Discovering Joys of Canadian Bison

Canadian Researchers Developing Diabetes-friendly Spud

Radar Satellite Technology Potential New Tool for Farmers

Canadian Research Discovery Opening New Market Possibilities for Fermented Vegetables

Canadian Researchers Building Better Barley

Science Making Award-winning Canadian Wines Even Better

Non-stick Honey - One Sweet Idea

Leading Sport Nation

Every country wants to see its athletes do well at the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. As the host nation, Canada's hopes for its athletes are especially high - but, as these stories reveal, Canada intends to Own The Podium and inspire Canadians to get active.

Helping our athletes achieve their best

Canadians Plan to Own the Podium

Culture

Canada is an exceptionally diverse country — not only in terms of its geography, but also in its population. For Canada, diversity is more than respected; it is celebrated for the part it plays in fostering the growth of a creative and harmonious society in which all members have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the ideals of freedom, equality, democracy and justice upon which Canada was founded.

The stories in this section provide a glimpse of a society that is uniquely multicultural, and uniquely Canadian.

Library and Archives Canada brings Portraits in the Street to Granville Island

Canada Adds Some Joie de Vivre to the Olympics

Aboriginal Participation

For the first time in Olympic history, an indigenous peoples' group has been recognized as an official partner in the Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee. The Games are being staged on the traditional lands of four of Canada's First Nations. Known collectively as the Four Host First Nations, the Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations have played an integral part in the organization of the Games - which are providing Aboriginal peoples with new economic opportunities and a unique stage to showcase their ancient culture and traditions.

Golden Opportunity for Aboriginal Tourism