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Toronto wins bid for 2015 Pan Am Games on first ballot

by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | November 7, 2009 at 03:44 am

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Friday's vote in Guadalajaro, Mexico selected Toronto as the host city of the 2015 Pan Am Games.

Premier Dalton McGuinty and Toronto Mayor David Miller made their last pitch prior to the ballots being casted. Their efforts paid off.

Toronto is a microcosm of global society and will, no doubt, be a great host for these games.

Congratulations to Toronto for its convincing presentation.

It's mission accomplished for Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, Toronto Mayor David Miller and all other members of the delegation supporting Toronto's bid to host the 2015 Pan Am Games.

On the first ballot of Friday's vote in Guadalajara, Mexico, Toronto was tapped as the host city.

"Our commitment, our pledge, our undertaking, our promise is to provide you with the best Pan Am Games ever," McGuinty told delegates after the results were announced. "It's an exciting time for so many of us here."

Miller also took the podium to express his gratitude for the first-ballot win.

"I would like to say thanks for all of the confidence shown in Toronto," Miller said. "See you all in 2015."

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marianmo

at 05:22 on November 7th, 2009

this will be a great event for toronto to host

Amy Judd

at 08:06 on November 7th, 2009

Very cool!

Barry ORegan

at 17:14 on November 7th, 2009

Ah Tarantaw, nice to see BC didnt try and scam it. But then it is about time Vancouver's retarded red haired step sister gets a crack at going bankrupt and protestors a plenty!