OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the announcement that the 17th Pan American and Parapan American Games have been awarded to Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. The decision was announced today at the Pan American Sports Organization meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico.
“This is an exciting day for all Canadians. We are all looking forward to welcoming the Games in 2015,” said the Prime Minister. “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I want to thank and congratulate the Toronto 2015 Bid Corporation, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, the Government of Ontario, municipal leaders, the volunteers and everyone who was involved in bringing these Games to Canada.
“After the Winter Games of 2010, the Pan American and Parapan American Games of 2015 will ensure that Canada continues to be a leader in sport on the world stage.
“Canadians love sports and we are known for our hospitality, an unbeatable combination for successful Games.
“Sports fans in Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe area are known for their passion and commitment. I am confident they will give a warm welcome to athletes from across the Americas.”
The Pan American and Parapan American Games are an international multisport event held every four years. The Games host competitors from all nations in the Americas. The last Games were held in 2007 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the next will be in 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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