On the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Video games Evaluation Committee assembly on November 6, various objects have been introduced and mentioned, together with:- The conclusion of the general public engagement program
- The price-benefit report by Ernst & Younger
- The Calgary 2026 proposal on a Cultural Olympiad
- A Calgary 2026 replace
Public engagement program
Our public engagement program closed on October 28. The What We Heard report is now obtainable. The report is a abstract of the general public engagement course of and what individuals instructed us. Thanks to all of the residents who made time of their busy days to study extra in regards to the proposed bid and speak with us about why Calgary ought to or mustn’t host the Video games.
Price-benefit evaluation
We employed Ernst & Younger to finish a cost-benefit evaluation of the Calgary 2026 Draft Internet hosting Plan Idea. The evaluation weighs each the benefits (advantages) and drawbacks (prices) of internet hosting the Video games. The evaluation checked out 5 classes:
- Authorities monetary
- Environmental
- Social
- Resident shopper
- Financial improvement
Outcomes present each prices and advantages to internet hosting the Video games in Calgary. You’ll be able to learn and overview the report and Ernst & Younger’s presentation for extra info.
Tradition and schooling – Calgary 2026
Calgary 2026’s strategy to tradition and schooling realizes one of many three pillars of the Olympic motion (Sport, Tradition and Sustainability). Its aims embody:
- rising cultural understanding by creativity; and
- constructing higher relationships with Indigenous peoples.
Historically, the cultural programming kicks off with the Flag Handover Ceremony on the closing ceremonies of the earlier Video games. It’s adopted by a Cultural Olympiad, academic occasions, and youth applications, which may happen over the following 4 years, main as much as and in the course of the proposed 50 days of celebration in the course of the subsequent Video games. Calgary 2026’s draft internet hosting plan consists of $30 million to fund these applications.
Calgary 2026 replace – danger administration and price overrun insurance coverage
Calgary 2026 introduced an replace on its strategy to danger administration, together with a dialogue about insurance coverage to mitigate the danger of value overruns. An instance of building value overrun was offered.
Your likelihood to assist Council resolve – Vote 2018
Your likelihood to vote on whether or not Calgary ought to host or not host the Video games is on Tuesday, November 13. To seek out out when and the place to vote and voter eligibility necessities, go to calgary.ca/Vote2018.
Metropolis Secretariat report back to Committee
We are going to proceed to work diligently to make sure you have balanced info. Please verify our weblog collection and go to calgary.ca/2026Games for extra info.
