2015 Pan American and Update

Games Overview

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 The 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games will be one of the largest multisport events Canada has ever hosted.

 The international franchise holders are the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

 Held every 4 years, the Games serve for several sports as a direct qualifying event for the Summer Olympic and .

2 Quick facts on the Games

 Pan American Games: July 10-26, 2015  50 sports  Parapan American Games: August 7-15, 2015.  16 sports  Countries: 41 countries and territories from the and the Caribbean  Estimated visitors: Over 250,000  Estimated athletes, coaches and officials: 10,000  Estimated volunteers: 20,000  Estimated Budget: $1.4B  Funding parties:  Government of Canada  Province of Ontario  City of  Toronto 2015 Organizing Committee  Canadian Olympic Committee  Canadian Paralympic Committee 3

Key Sport Infrastructure Projects

4 Games’ Timeline

Venue 2012 2014 2013 construction 2015 Construction Call for volunteers Mascot Torch Relay Pan Am Games started on venues completed contest begins July 10-26

1000 days to Two-year Ticket One-year Test events CIBC Athletes' Parapan Am go countdown countdown program countdown Village opens Games July 1 details August 7-15

5 The Games and Canada’s Engagement in the Americas

 Fostering lasting relationships Example of positive hemispheric dialogue and cooperation  25th anniversary of Canada’s membership in the OAS  How Canada plans to maximize the impact of the Games

Promotion via our network of missions in the hemisphere

Toronto Pan-American Economic Summit (July 2015)

Tabling of Peace Resolution at OAS GA

6 The Games and opportunities for your country in Canada

 Connecting with your country’s diaspora in Canada

 Advancing your country’s profile in Canada

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