The Games Effect: Impact of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on BC and Canada 2003-2008

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The Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia (through their respective 2010 Winter Games secretariats) have jointly commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers to complete an independent study of the direct and indirect impacts of hosting the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The report covered the period of 2003 to 2008 and tracks impacts in eight key areas. The report is part of a series commissioned by the governments of Canada and British Columbia to measure social and economic impacts of the Games.

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The Economic Impact of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

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A comprehensive study of the incremental economic impacts anticipated from hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic Games for British Columbia, including an analysis of specific economic impacts for the province’s tourism industry.

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The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: A Review of Estimates Related to the Province’s Commitments

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The Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games being hosted by British Columbia in 2010 is the largest event ever staged in the province. This report provides an overview of the cost of staging the Games and of the Province’s oversight role.

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