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Why is Edmonton bidding?

April 26, 2017bidding edmonton

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Why is Edmonton bidding?

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• An EXPO, in conjunction with Canada’s 150th anniversary, would showcase our country, province, and city. • The knowledge generated by exploring the theme will position Alberta and Canada as innovators and leaders in the global dialogue around the theme. • Hosting an EXPO provides an opportunity to accelerate our infrastructure and create lasting legacies. • Edmonton is an economic leader. Our province is an economic powerhouse. We are a leader in the environment. • In surveying this summer, Edmontonians, Albertans, and Canadians showed support for an Edmonton bid (83 percent of Albertans and Canadians supported an Edmonton bid). How many people are working on the bid? • The bid is led by a 14-member bid committee and supported by 60 members on sub-committees. These individuals, with varied backgrounds and experiences, have generously volunteered their time and creativity. • The bid has a core group of five full-time employees, supported by expertise within the City of Edmonton and Un