Canadian Olympic Committee says there is enough time for BC to make bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics

The way for British Columbia other organization Winter Olympic Games It remains uncertain when cities have expressed concerns about its feasibility.

Whistler and Vancouver both city councils are scheduled to meet to discuss the tight deadlines and lack of financial details regarding the Canadian Olympic Committee’s bid proposal.

A report published by the city manager of Vancouver said the proposed deadline for the bid was “unattainable.”

“Employees’ view that there is not enough time for employees to do the work necessary to assess the potential benefits, costs, and risks to the city and negotiate the necessary legal arrangements.” by the (Canadian Olympic Committee) deadline of December 2022. ,” it said.

The committee disagreed, saying in a statement that there was “enough time for the funding partners to complete the cost-benefit analyzes of the 2030 project”.

The Canadian Olympic Committee announced earlier this month that the total cost of hosting is estimated at $4 billion, coming from a combination of public and private funds. Its statement said the province did not rule out a contribution for 2030 but warned it should not be assumed.

Vancouver Court. Colleen Hardwick said she now intends to return a petition to the council proposing a bid to be added to the ballot in the October municipal election.

“It’s clear from the report to the city council that we have a $4 billion Olympic 2030 bid proposal filled with red, which reinforces the importance of Vancouverites to have their say,” he said. Hardwick said in a statement Monday.

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Prime Minister John Horgan still has questions about the possibility of bidding for the 2030 Olympics

She said the lack of financial commitments from federal and provincial governments would mean “huge debts to taxpayers.”

“Vancouver people are being asked to sign a very large blank check that could mean a huge tax increase, without any say in whether or not to proceed. If the 2030 bid is as impressive as its proponents say, then let it be in front of voters to see how they feel about it,” said Hardwick.

Tricia Smith, president of the Canadian Olympic Committee, said in the statement that the experience gained from the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler will help provide the blueprints for the organizers.

“We value and appreciate the concerns of Vancouver city employees, and believe the report highlights the work that needs to be done and the need to work effectively together,” she said. to meet domestic and international timelines.

A report sent to Whistler council Tuesday suggested the mayor write to the provincial and federal governments asking them to clarify their financial support, if the bid is successful.

Smith said the support from all partners was crucial to the success of the project and the committee was delighted to have obtained “five significant endorsements” to date.

This most notably includes Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and the Musqueam First Nations, the statement said.

Lilwat Nation, which has yet to officially confirm the project, is also scheduled to discuss the bid on Tuesday.