Government of Canada

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Canadian Freestyle Skier Jennifer Heil

The Government of Canada is a proud partner in the planning and staging of Canada’s Games, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and it is committed to ensuring its investments result in lasting legacies for all Canadians.

As a key partner, the Government of Canada has several important responsibilities including:

• contributing major funding;
• delivering Games–time essential services;
• creating opportunities for all Canadians to experience Canada’s Games; and
• ensuring that the Games reflect Canadian priorities in areas such as athletic excellence, sustainability, official languages, and Aboriginal participation.

The Government of Canada’s involvement is coordinated by the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Federal Secretariat.

The changing of the guard in front of Canada's Parliament buildings.

Source: Library of Parliament (Mone Cheng)

In November 2002, eight months prior to winning the bid for Vancouver 2010, the Government of Canada signed a Multi-Party Agreement with a number of key Games partners. This agreement, which was the first of its kind to be signed prior to an Olympic host city being announced, truly recognizes the partners' commitment to the Games and outlines each signatory’s roles and responsibilities.

The Government of Canada’s support to the 2010 Winter Games is based on the Federal Policy for Hosting International Sport Events.

You can find out more about the Government of Canada's role in delivering the 2010 Winter Games in the Canada’s Investments and Canada’s Goals section of this site.