Canada's Games

David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, welcomes you to Canada 2010!

Over the coming months and years, the Government of Canada will be working with its partners to promote the Games across the country and around the world. I hope you'll visit this site often to discover more about our involvement and about our partners and ongoing developments and achievements.

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In less than 4 years, Canada will host the 2010 Winter Games. Vancouver and Whistler will be home to the XXI Olympic Winter Games from February 12 to 28 and the X Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21.

Government of Canada's involvement

The Government of Canada is a key financial contributor to the 2010 Winter Games. As a major partner, one of the Government of Canada roles is to ensure the Games leave sustainable legacies for all Canadians.

Impacts on Canadians

The 2010 Winter Games are an opportunity for all Canadians to be a part of this major event. What better way to maximize legacies and demonstrate to Canadians, and to the world, the power and potential of community engagement and our appreciation of Canadian values and accomplishments?

Impacts on Canadian Businesses

The Games also provide Canadian businesses with amazing opportunities. The large influx of visitors, the major infrastructure projects and the potential for increased retail sales are only a few examples of the impact and significance of these Games for Canada. Visit the Canada2010 Marketplace website to discover business opportunities from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.