Future of Sport Events (with the Canada Games Council)

Kelly-Ann Paul is the President and CEO of the Canada Games Council. Before this she was the Senior Vice President Games Delivery and has held several other positions in the Canada Games Council.  The Canada Games brings together more than 2,000 able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities for the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country. Alternating between winter and summer, they span over 30 different sports to showcase the very best in Canadian sport and spirit. The Games are held under the stewardship of the Canada Games Council who provide continuity, leadership and support. We’re here to foster ongoing partnerships and ensure the Games leave an enduring legacy on communities from coast to coast to coast.  What do you think benefits and drawbacks to hosting mega sport events? Let us know your thoughts! Reach out to us on Twitter (@SportsSocImpact) or send us an email [email protected]  Thank you to TakingitGlobal , the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting our project! Learn more about #RisingYouth grants and apply for your own youth-led project at www.risingyouth.ca! #leaderstoday Articles:  How Much Does it Cost to Host the Olympics?: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-host-the-olympics/ Vancouver named FIFA World Cup 2026 official host city: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022TACS0037-000961 Official Host City Olympics Agenda 2020 : https://olympics.com/ioc/olympic-agenda-2020 Memorial Cup creates at least $10 million in spinoff economic stimulus: https://tj.news/greater-saint-john/101911990 Canada Games 2022-26 Strategic Plan: https://www.canadagames.ca/news/canada-games-council-strives-to-inspire-canada-through-sport-with-new-2022-2026-strategic-plan --- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the sport industry into the conversation! Send us an email at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SportsSocImpact Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/