Edmonton's Bid
EXPO 2017 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Made in Alberta. Held in Edmonton. Canada welcoming the
world.
The citizen-led EXPO bid committee
believes there are many reasons hosting EXPO 2017 is an idea worth
pursuing. It would be an opportunity to showcase Alberta and Canada
as a safe, sustainable energy supplier, and an opportunity to work
with the world in exploring all aspects of energy and our sustainable
future.
- EXPO 2017 would put us at the centre of international
exploration, conversation and problem-solving on a subject vital to
our collective future: energy, innovation and sustainability.
- EXPO 2017 would be our chance to collaborate with the world in
developing solutions to challenges we all face in meeting our
global energy needs.
- EXPO 2017 would be an opportunity to showcase Alberta and
Canada as a safe, sustainable energy supplier to the world.
- EXPO 2017 would provide a platform on which we could
demonstrate our leadership to the world in a critical area, at a
crucial time.
- EXPO 2017 would galvanize thought and action; focus efforts in
innovations and research; showcase the successes built upon our
entrepreneurial energy; and reinforce our competitive advantages to
a world audience.
- EXPO 2017 would accelerate infrastructure investment and supports
the University of Alberta's efforts to become a 21st century
world-class university.
- EXPO 2017 would be transformative, helping us build a physical
and knowledge infrastructure for future students and teachers that
would accelerate learning.
- EXPO 2017 would bring thousands of tourists and visitors.
- EXPO 2017 is the right opportunity to celebrate Canada's 150th
anniversary with the world and demonstrate the international
contributions being made by Canada through the efforts of
Canadians. We will build pride in our city, our province, our
country.
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