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Federal government reaffirms support for 
Calgary's bid to host Expo 2005


May 6, 1996
Ottawa, Ontario

On the occasion of the City of Calgary's formal presention today of its bid to the Bureau international des expositions (BIE) in Paris to host Expo 2005, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien reaffirmed the support of the Government of Canada. Calgary's bid for the exposition, which would run between May 1 and October 10, 2005, is also supported by the Province of Alberta.

"Calgary, the host of the 1988 Winter Olympics, is a Canadian city whose openness to the world matches the theme chosen for the 2005 Exposition, The Land -- Our Common Ground," said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister noted that Canada has earned an undisputed reputation for the quality of its participation in international expositions and has successfully hosted two expositions -- Montreal in 1967 and Vancouver in 1986. "They left unforgettable memories with more than 75 million visitors from around the world," added the Prime Minister. "They will remain memorable events in our country's history."

Nagoya, Japan, is also seeking to host the exposition


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