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  PLS LET AMI.CA AND APTN COVER THIS- we'll acutally see the games on our disability and Aboriginal channels.... The 2015 Parapan American Games, officially the V Pan American Games or the 5th Parapan American Games, is a major international multi-sport event that is scheduled to be held from August 7 –15, 2015, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with some events held in Golden Horseshoe communities such as Hamilton and Markham among


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Pan Am and Parapan Am Games Medals / las medallas / les médailles

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5 sports you may not know that are part of the Pan Am Games

From July 10th to the 26th, more than 7,000 athletes from 41 countries will display their exceptional athletic talents at the 17th Pan Am Games in Toronto.
With 2,600 athletes having competed in the Vancouver Olympics and just over 6,000 in the Montreal Olympics, the Toronto Pan Am games will be the largest international multi-sport event (in terms of number of athletes) ever held in Canada.
Athletes will be competing in 36 sports, many of which you and your children will recognize.
But in amongst the “traditional” sports of soccer, baseball, swimming, gymnastics, and basketball, are some sports that may not be as recognizable.
Toronto, July 10-26, August 7-15
CBC coverage of the games
What a great opportunity to learn about the sports, figure out their rules, and even better, play them with your kids. And what a great reminder of how many ways there are to get active.
While your kids might not love playing baseball or hockey or any of the other sports their friends play, there is a fun way for every kid to get moving.

1. Race walking

While I may think that I walk quickly when I go for power walks in the neighbourhood, I’ve got nothing on true race walkers. These athletes are fast! Race walking has been a Pan Am sport for men since 1951 and for women since 1999. Men participate in 20 and 50 km walks while women take part in 20 km walks.
The rules are as follows:
·         As with running, race walking is a foot race but unlike running, walkers must have one foot in contact with the ground at all times. In other words, a walker’s back toe can’t leave the ground until the heel of the front has touched.
·         Walkers must also keep their supporting leg straight from the point of contact with the ground and keep it straightened until their body passes directly over it.
Race walkers can move at speeds of under 4 or 5 minutes per kilometre with the world record for 20 kms (or almost a half marathon) being 1 hour and 16 minutes. The world record for someone running a half marathon is 58 minutes.
This is a fun sport to watch with and try with kids. While kids may think that the walkers look a little strange, they may find that trying to walk quickly with one foot on the ground at all times is actually extremely challenging. Kids obviously don’t have to walk 20 kms but measure out a 50 or 100 m route on the sidewalk or in a park or schoolyard and see if your kids can improve their time with each attempt at race walking. Or practice race walking to school. If they get bored with short distances, bring them to a track at a local school and have them walk a lap or two.

2. Discus

Discus throwing can be traced back thousands of years in Greek art and literature and has been a Pan Am sport for both men and women since the start of the Pan Am games in 1951.
Competitors start by standing in a throwing circle inside a cage facing away from the landing area or sector. Discus throwers then spin around one- and-a-half times and release the discus as far as they can. The athletes may touch the inside of the rim of the throwing circle only. The discus weighs 1 kg (2.2 lbs) for women and 2 kg (4.4 lbs) for men and the world record for a discus throw is 74.08 metres.
As with all sports (and most everything in life), the best way to be successful with discus is to practice. Take your kids and a lighter discus (such as a frisbee) to a park or field and have them practice the spin and throw. See how far your kids can throw their frisbee within a roped off area (you can literally use jump ropes to mark out the area into which they have to throw.) While they may not throw their frisbee 74 metres, kids will have fun attempting to beat their distances with each throw.

3. Handball

When I first heard that Handball was being played in the Pan Am Games, my mind went back to games I played in the schoolyard with friends, in which we hit a tennis or other bouncy ball against a wall. But Handball is actually far from that fun but slower-paced game.
Handball was first played in the late 19th century in Europe and was first played in the Pan Am Games in 1987.
The game is a fast-moving team sport played by two teams of 7 (6 players plus a goalie) on a playing surface slightly larger than a basketball court. The aim of the game is to throw a ball into the net of the other team. Nets measure 6.5 feet x 10 feet so are approximately 4 feet wider and 2 feet higher than hockey nets.
Players move the ball by bouncing or dribbling it as often as they can as they proceed towards the net. After catching the ball, the player can take a maximum number of three steps and can then pass or shoot the ball on the net. If the player walks more than three steps without bouncing the ball, or holds the ball after catching it for more than three seconds, it is deemed a “walk” and possession is given to the other team. Nets are surrounded by an almost 20-foot zone in which only the goalie is allowed, so shots can either be taken by throwing the ball while outside the zone, or by jumping into the zone while shooting (the ball must not be in the players’ hands as they are in the zone).
Defenders can use their hands to block the ball and can use open palms to take the ball away from the opposing player. Body contact can also be made in a face-to-face position but defenders cannot pull or hit the ball out of the opponents’ hands, hold the opponent by their body or jersey, push, run, or jump into an opponent.
All players can use only their hands to touch the ball except for the goalie who can use any part of their body, including their feet, to block shots.
Games consist of two 30 minute halfs, and with no stoppage between goals, scores of 20 to 30 goals per team are common.
To introduce Handball to children, the age of the kids will determine the court size and size of the ball used. The game can be played in the backyard or schoolyard with hockey nets as goals and kids can practice dribbling the ball, taking shots, and trying to stop their opponents. In Canada, many camps have started introducing handball as part of multi-sport programs.

4. Triathlon

The triathlon is one of the most recent and fastest growing sports in the world. The first event took place in California in 1974 and was introduced to the Pan Am Games in 1995. A total of 35 women and 35 men will take part in the event in Toronto this summer.
The event consists of a 1,500 metre open-water swim, a 40 km road cycling course, and a 10 km run. Transitioning from a wet suit to cycling gear and onto a bike is known as the first transition or T1 time, and the changeover from the bike to running apparel is known as T2.
While the triathlon is a relatively modern event, events for kids (as well as adults) have risen in popularity very quickly. Kids are used to swimming, cycling, and running but putting all three together without a break is a challenge. Triathlon training groups can be found in all provinces across the country and “Try a Tri” races are held throughout the year.
At home, though, kids can practice putting two events such as a bike ride and a run together, or if you’re near a lake or pool, putting a swim and a run together. Distances for kids in organized events vary depending on age, and at home, start with small lengths and aim to increase the distances as kids master the transitions.

5. Roller sports: Figure skating

One event which is competed at the Pan Am games and not in any other multi-sport competition is roller figure skating. The event first appeared in the Pan Am Games in 1979 and while it is not a very popular sport outside of the games, participants in the 2015 games hope to see interest rejuvenated.
Roller skates themselves were first invented by a Dutchman in the 17th century who was disappointed when the ice on the canals thawed and he was no longer able to ice skate. Wooden wheels were attached to the bottom of his shoes, and in the 18th century roller skates evolved with the attachment of metal wheels. The first roller rinks appeared in London in the 1850s and in the United States in the 1860s when four wheels made the skates more maneuverable and a toe stop was added to the front. As opposed to inline skates which have between two to five wheels in a single line, roller skates have four wheels in two lines with a brake or toe stop, and are more suited for artistic moves.
At the Pan Am games, competitors in figure skating will perform choreographed routines and long and short programs, just as in ice skating events, but on roller skates. Many of the same moves are performed on roller skates that are performed in ice figure skating, but there are moves that can only be performed on roller skates such as heel spins.
Maybe your child doesn’t love the cold of ice skating or loves ice skating and wants to try an outdoor warmer-weather skate. Roller skates can be purchased through sporting goods stores or on online sites such as Kijiji. Remember to always have your child wear a properly-fitted helmet. Kids can practice around the neighbourhood or in an indoor rink and can practice moves by experimenting with those they see performed at the Games this summer.
One of the most exciting elements of witnessing multi-sport competitions such as the Pan Am Games is the opportunity to watch and learn about untypical athletics. While we may be used to registering our kids for organized sports such as baseball, hockey, gymnastics, or basketball, there are so many other opportunities for kids to get active.  http://activeforlife.com/5-sports-pan-am-games/

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Let the Games begin: Thousands gather for Pan Am Games opening ceremony
THE CANADIAN PRESS
JULY 10, 2015 09:15 AM



Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne receives an honourary Pan Am Games torch from former Ontario premier David Peterson, chair of the board that is organizing the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games during a ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto, Thursday, July 9, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
TORONTO - Weeks of nonchalance gave way to excitement and pride Friday as thousands descended on downtown Toronto for the Pan American Games opening ceremony, officially kicking off the largest international multi-sport competition ever held in Canada.

Hordes of people carrying — and often wearing — flags from more than a dozen countries packed into the Rogers Centre, temporarily renamed the Pan Am Ceremonies Venue, for the sold-out show.

The crowd of some 45,000 rose to its feet as Team Canada, led by flag-bearer and veteran paddler Mark Oldershaw, marched into the stadium, whistling and cheering in a standing ovation that lasted until the athletes themselves took their seats. The stands were peppered with Canadian flags hoisted high.

With 36 sports and some 6,100 competitors, the Games eclipse even the Olympics the country has hosted. More than 700 Canadians will compete in the event, which runs through July 26.

The thrill of seeing both her native country and her adopted one perform was almost too much to bear for Margarita Caropresi, 53, who came to Canada from Mexico 17 years ago.

"I haven't been able to sleep for a week," said Caropresi, who brought a small Mexican flag, beaded necklaces in the country's colours and a pendant that includes both the Canadian and Mexican flags.

"This is a big thing in Latin America," she said. "Here it's just like another game, but not for us — it's the Pan Am. So we celebrate this as a serious thing. It's kind of like the home Olympics."

Robergo de Olivera, 39, came from Brazil to volunteer for the Games and said the chance to support his national team was "a dream come true."

"Maybe I'll cry too," he said. "Because it's emotional to see your country from outside. When you live there, you don't feel the same, but when you go outside, you feel proud, because they represent you outside."

Hometown pride was also in full force, with the crowd a sea of red and white. Some draped themselves in the Maple Leaf, while others opted for "Canada" shirts and hats.

Alison Eacock, who arrived hours early with a large Canadian flag, said the opening ceremony — and the parade of elite competitors — was the one Pan Am event she couldn't miss.

The ceremony kicked off with a gravity-daring stunt from Olympic gold medallist Donovan Bailey in a pre-taped bit that depicted members of Canada's gold medal-winning 4x100-metre relay team from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics trotting the torch around Toronto and eventually to the top of the CN Tower. Bailey was the last to receive the flame and promptly base-jumped off the 553-metre-high structure, parachuting onto the roof of the dome. The star sprinter then appeared live in the stadium, descending from the ceiling.

Other Canadian public figures featured in the ceremony included political activist Loly Rico; former hockey stars Mark Messier and Bobby Orr; author Yann Martel and astronaut Chris Hadfield.

The ceremony closed with retired basketball star Steve Nash lighting the Games cauldron outside at the base of the CN Tower.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, joined by Governor General David Johnston, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and other dignitaries, was among the spectators in the stadium.

The prime minister stopped by the athletes village Friday afternoon to show his support for the Canadians. Dressed in a black tracksuit with "Canada" emblazoned on the back, Harper shook hands with several athletes then led the group in a "Go Canada" cheer.

Earlier Friday, the head of the Games organizing committee said if the event goes well, it could set the stage for the city to make another Olympic bid.

"If we do a good job, we'll have the option of having Olympics; if we don't do a good job and if the city doesn't respond, we will not have that option," David Peterson told a news conference.

Except for a large stadium, all of the facilities would be in place for an Olympic Games in the next 10 or 20 years, Peterson added.

"The timelines on these things are very long," he said.

While ticket sales have been sluggish — about 850,000 of 1.4 million tickets for the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games had been sold as of Friday — Peterson said he expects Pan Am sales will hit 90 per cent.

He also said he's not concerned about the griping by locals over budget and traffic congestion as "it's always the way" for this kind of event.

"There is no games in the world that haven't had critics and cynics leading up to the opening day — it is totally predictable," Peterson said. "What you're seeing right now on the opening day, you're seeing the positive buzz washing over all of that, you're seeing it reflected in positive ticket sales, in the enthusiasm and in the energy."


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Black excited for home Games

Fourteen Nova Scotia athletes to represent Canada at Toronto competition


MONTY MOSHER SPORTS REPORTER

Ellie Black, still a teenager for another few months, has seen much of the world thanks to gymnastics.

But competing in the Pan Am Games in Toronto starting this week offers a rare treat - a chance to show off her talents to friends and family on Canadian turf.

It will be the first international Games in Canada for Black, the Halifax Alta athlete who competed in the 2012 Olympics in London.

More than a dozen Nova Scotians, including Alta teammate Hugh Smith, will be part of the Canadian team in Toronto.

The Games, featuring 6,000 athletes from 41 delegations, are officially scheduled for July 10-26, but the water polo event began Tuesday.





Gymnast Ellie Black, shown taping her ankle before a practice at Halifax Alta gymnastic club in Halifax, is thrilled to be competing in the Pan Am Games in Toronto. TIM KROCHAK ­ Staff


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After a training camp in Ontario, the gymnasts moved into the athletes' village on Monday. Qualification and team events are Saturday with the all-around final next Monday.

‟It's very exciting to have it in Canada,” said Black, who will be a medal threat in Toronto. ‟We will have the home crowd there. To be able to compete in such a large event in Canada, not a lot of athletes get to do that.” She loves the environment of an international games.

‟It's fantastic. You get to meet other Canadian athletes from different sports. And there are a lot of athletes coming for Pan Ams from back home so it's nice to be able to cheer them on and have them come see me compete.” She will have Smith, 31, and David Kikuchi, who coaches both of them, along for the trip.

‟We've never done a Games together before so it is super exciting to be able to share that,” Black said. ‟With David here, it is nice we can all experience this together and hopefully if goes really well for all of us.” The Pan Ams are not an Olympic qualifier for gymnastics, but the Canadian men and women can use the competition as a measuring stick toward qualifications later this year and next.

‟It's a good practice for the world championships coming up where we have a chance to qualify a team,” Black said.

Black, coming off her third consecutive national all-around title, will be looking to refine her routines with the world championships later this fall in Glasgow, Scotland.

There is no reason to doubt her prospects in the Pan Ams after she won three medals - gold, silver and bronze - at last summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She went on to place ninth overall at the world championships in China.

The Americans are always tough in women's gymnastics, but won't be bringing their top stars.

‟But they are always good and Mexico and Brazil always have strong teams,” Black said. ‟Those will be some of the top contenders in the team competition.” World champion Mark de Jonge of Halifax leads a group of paddlers into the Pan Ams. De Jonge is in preparation for this summer's world championships in Italy, where he has already qualified to defend his title in the K-1 200.

Dartmouth's Jason McCoombs, Fall River's Michelle Russell, Dartmouth's Ben Russell, Halifax's Andrew Jessop, Dartmouth's Hannah Vaughan and Gabriel Beauchesne-Sevigny are also competing. Beauchesne-Sevigny is a Quebec native who trains in Nova Scotia.

Halifax's Nkem Ezurike (women's soccer), Durham's Jason Sanford (men's softball), New Glasgow's Brittany Fraser (dressage) and the sailing tandem of Erin Rafuse of Halifax and Danielle Boyd are also on the Games roster. Like Beauchesne-Sevigny, Ontario's Boyd trains in Nova Scotia.


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Pan Am Games torch relay comes to Nova Scotia

“It’s really exciting and it’s very much an honour,” said Lugar.

HALIFAX – The Pan Am Games are slated to begin next month in Toronto and the official torch was in Nova Scotia Sunday for its only stop in the Maritimes — visiting the Canada Games Centre, Citadel Hill and Grand Parade in Halifax.
Day 9 of the Pan Am Torch Relay began early this morning in Peggys Cove, not far from Judy Lugar’s home in St. Margaret’s Bay. She was a world champion sailor in 1986, so it was only fitting for her to carry the torch to the steps in front of the world famous lighthouse.
“I think it’s really interesting that here we are carrying a torch at the lighthouse and it sort of lights the way for athletes and starts the flame burning across the country.”
Lugar is a physio-therapist who still keeps active in sailing as a coach for disabled sailors.
“The ability to help people who have had major health issues get back out and enjoy a sport I think is really valuable. It’s very meaningful.”
The torch was transported to the Canada Games Centre, then made its final stop at Parade Square. Kayaker Mark de Jonge, who won a bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, carried the torch onto the stage as hundreds of fans cheered for him.
“It was actually really exciting,” said de Jonge. “I never really realized how good that would feel until I actually did it … I felt a big source of pride, really welling up inside me and it was a great feeling.”
de Jonge won the K-1 200 metre race last year at the world championships in record time and was recently named Nova Scotia’s Male Athlete of the Year. At two previous Pam Am Games, de Jonge won bronze in the K-1 500 metre and silver in the K-4 1000.
“I’m really excited this year to go,” said de Jonge. “Especially in front of a home crowd and have that energy sort of carry me through the finish line, so really excited to race in Toronto.”
de Jonge said competing with fellow Canadians from various sports will add to the excitement.
“A lot of times we go away to countries where we might have a few canadians in the crowd and it’s only our sport, but it’s going to be a really good experience to see athletes from all different backgrounds and sports and also share in that Canadian pride as well.”
de Jonge begins training tomorrow in Quebec City.
The Pan Am Games begin on July 10 in Toronto.

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Pan Am/Parapan Am Games’ wonderful, unusual, lesser-known sports



Some of the athletes competing in the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games in the upcoming months have devoted their lives to sports many of us have never had the chance to see before, or maybe, haven’t even heard of.
Here’s a round-up of some of the wonderful, unusual and lesser-known sports that you can go and see at the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.
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Roller figure skating
Kailah Macri says that when she talks about her sport at a party, the most common response she gets is: “What’s that?”
Roller figure skating, Macri will explain to those she meets, is like ice skating, with the same jumps, spins and routines, but it’s done on roller skates.
“Some people assume it’s roller skates on ice, and will ask how that works, but I’ll tell them, ‘no, it’s on concrete or a hardwood floor,’” she said.
Roller figure skating is a Pan Am sport, but not an Olympic sport. Macri is the only roller figure skater to be competing at Pan Am Games for Canada, because there aren’t that many people who compete at a high enough level. She’s hoping that the Pan Am Games will encourage a new generation to try to advance in the sport she loves.
Roller figure skater Kailah Macri, 24, skates as she poses for a portrait in a suburban roller rink in Mississauga on Thursday, April 16, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu
Roller figure skater Kailah Macri, 24, skates at a roller rink in Mississauga on April 16, 2015. (The Canadian Press)
Boccia
Gold-medal boccia athlete Alison Levine says she usually opts to explain her sport to people by showing them a YouTube video.
“They normally say the classic line of, ‘Oh that’s cool,’ but you can tell that they don’t understand,” she said. “The best way to understand it is to see it.”
Boccia is similar to the lawn game bocce ball. Competitors throw balls aiming to get them as close as possible to a target ball, called a jack. It takes physical precision and mental strategy, and it’s one of the few sports for para-athletes that doesn’t have a counterpart in the Olympic or Pan Am Games.
“What’s very different about the sport is it’s the only Paralympic sport that’s available to those of us with severe physical disabilities,” said Levine.
Many of the boccia competitors have cerebral palsy, she said. Levine has a degenerative neuromuscular disorder. She used to play wheelchair rugby, but even though she can’t do that anymore, boccia gives her the chance to compete at the highest level of sport.
Alison Levine
Alison Levin competes in a boccia competition. (Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association)
Rugby sevens
Rugby sevens is rugby, but with only seven players on either side, instead of 15. It’s fast-paced, exciting and a sport on the rise, making its Olympics debut in 2016.
Men played rugby sevens at the last Pan Am Games, but this year will be the debut for women.
One of the more unusual traditions of the sport comes from the fans, not the players, according to Team Canada member Ashley Steacy, who said many of the big men’s tournaments set a “fancy dress” theme for fans to follow when they dress up in costume.
However, women’s sevens tournaments don’t get as many fans as the men’s do, and don’t get a theme, Steacy said.
“I would hope that will change and follow suit with the men, and get that amount of fans and excitement that the men do,” she said.
Brian Kelly, a spokesman for Rugby Canada, said while there isn’t an official theme for any of the rugby sevens games at Pan Am, everyone is encouraged to wear red and maple leaves.
Canada's Ashley Steacy, avoids the tackle from Fiji's Talica Vodo, during rugby action at the Women's Sevens at Westhills Stadium in Langford, B.C., Sunday April 19, 2015. Canada beat Fiji 45-0 advancing to the plate final against the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Ashley Steacy, avoids a tackle at the Women’s Sevens at Westhills Stadium, B.C., on April 19, 2015. (The Canadian Press)
Canoe / Kayak Slalom
Canoe and Kayak Slalom athletes paddle a whitewater course with rapids, rocks and drops, while turning through gates. This is the first year for canoe slalom at a Pan Am Games.
Handball
Handball is what you get when you mix soccer and basketball. Players, on a court, use their hands to dribble and pass a ball that they attempt to get past the other team’s goalie and score on a soccer-like net.


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Space Rockstar- Commander  Chris Hadfield Chris Hadfield will take his turn carrying the Pan Am Games torch on Saturday, the first day of the torch relay.


More @cbcnews as Pan Am Games @TO2015torch starts in #Toronto. Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield among torchbearers: http://cbc.ca/1.3093935
http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/1395834/pan-amparapan-am-games-wonderful-unusual-lesser-known-sports/
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Published on Aug 7, 2014
For users with visual impairments please visit http://youtu.be/hYCeOafTeuk for a described version of the video.
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Serena Ryder - Together We Are One (Official Toronto 2015 Pan Am Theme)

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Hudson’s Bay brings maple leaf pride to Pan Am Games
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Toronto 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games

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 Grand Opening of the Official TORONTO 2015 Store!

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    Parapan Am Route Unveiled. Find out where you can see the Parapan Am flame! Are You Ready? Tickets for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games are now on sale.
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Premier Kathleen Wynne and torch bearer Tanisha Martinez wave as they show off the official Pan Am torch and uniforms in Toronto on Monday, March 16, 2015. 



TORONTO – They held their announcement at the Ontario Science Centre on the first day of March break, with the facility already bursting at the seams like a mall at Christmas. Cars loaded with children lined the main road, waiting to turn into the parking lots, with police directing traffic, trying to ease some of the chaos.

Bowling trying to shed its ‘beer-drinking, pizza-eating’ image ahead of the 2015 Pan Am Games

It was an announcement for the Pan American Games, and the presence of politicians — at least one from all three levels of government — drew a handful of public sector union picketers to one of the intersections. Inside, the stage for the news conference blocked off an area normally used to hold demonstrations for children, clogging access to exhibits.
Once again, it seemed like the Games could not get out of their own way.
The countdown to the quadrennial multi-sport event is down to mere months, but the question of how they will be received is an open one. The organizing committee has been the subject of many eyebrow-raising headlines since Ontario secured the Games, in 2009, and it has been suggested those Games, like the news conference held Monday, could end up being viewed as little more than a temporary nuisance when they begin this summer.

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“Prior to the Games, all we can do is promise,” said David Peterson, chair of the Toronto 2015 board. “All we can do is talk about what’s going to happen. But people are actually starting to feel it, and this is a real, tangible thing.”
The announcement on Monday was an unveiling of the Pan Am torch, a tangible symbol of the Games that 3,000 people will carry as part of a relay beginning in May. The torch is part of a broader public relations strategy to build goodwill and anticipation.
It has not always been easy to find much of either. The Pan Am Games is expected to cost around $2.57-billion — factoring in $709-million for the athletes village in Toronto — and organizers have been questioned about the manner in which that money is spent
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenettePremier Kathleen Wynne and torch bearer Tanisha Martinez wave as they show off the official Pan Am torch and uniforms in Toronto on Monday, March 16, 2015.
In 2013, the Toronto Sun reported Toronto 2015 executives submitted expenses for tea and laundry and, most famously, 91 cents for parking. That December, Ian Troop was let go as chief executive of the organizing committee.
Last year, the Toronto Star reported Troop would receive $534,800 in severance.
The soccer stadium in Hamilton missed its scheduled completion date. The velodrome in Milton, about an hour’s drive west of Toronto, has been completed, but not without one local councillor wondering how a bedroom community would manage the expense of a $56-million facility after the Games have passed.
In November, the Globe and Mail reported the mascot for the Games — Pachi, a smiling porcupine — would end up costing more than $383,000 to develop.
“All these Games are expensive,” Peterson said. “This is actually a very cheap Games, by the standards of this type. There is always negative publicity. It just happens, for every Games, because it’s the nature of the world, it’s the nature of the business, it’s the nature of the media.”
Laura Pedersen/National Post
Laura Pedersen/National PostThe Milton velodrome was created for the Pan American Games.
Peterson, a former Ontario premier, said these are “the first Games in history” subject to freedom of information requests.
“Every single time we spend a penny, you know it,” he said. “If we buy 12 pencils, you can say we should have bought eight.”
The Games are still on budget, he said.
“We can discuss any expense you want to, I think it all can be justified,” Peterson said. “Not everything has been perfect. Some of it, it doesn’t bear up to the same kind of smell test. But we’ve been very, very religious about trying to do everything perfectly.”
Beyond costs, there are also concerns about traffic, with venues spread far and wide over southern Ontario. There is also the question of the interest itself, and whether host cities will embrace the Games when they begin in July.
Saad Rafi, who replaced Troop as chief executive, said the Games have already started to receive more positive coverage. He said most of the discussion around the event has been positive or neutral since October, and that awareness of the Games in Toronto has been charted at as high as 95 per cent of respondents.
“There is a life cycle of reporting for Olympics and Games,” he said. “We are trying to continually shift that cycle to a positive footing. That’s our job, and we’ll do that right until the Closing Ceremony of the Parapan Am Games.”
Laura Pedersen/National Post
Laura Pedersen/National PostThe former Palace Street School is seen under construction during a media tour of the Canary District in Toronto. The new community spans 35-acres and will house 10,000 athletes during the 2015 Pan Am Games. 

In 2013, the Toronto Sun reported Toronto 2015 executives submitted expenses for tea and laundry and, most famously, 91 cents for parking. That December, Ian Troop was let go as chief executive of the organizing committee.
Last year, the Toronto Star reported Troop would receive $534,800 in severance.
The soccer stadium in Hamilton missed its scheduled completion date. The velodrome in Milton, about an hour’s drive west of Toronto, has been completed, but not without one local councillor wondering how a bedroom community would manage the expense of a $56-million facility after the Games have passed.
In November, the Globe and Mail reported the mascot for the Games — Pachi, a smiling porcupine — would end up costing more than $383,000 to develop.
“All these Games are expensive,” Peterson said. “This is actually a very cheap Games, by the standards of this type. There is always negative publicity. It just happens, for every Games, because it’s the nature of the world, it’s the nature of the business, it’s the nature of the media.”
r, and that awareness of the Games in Toronto has been charted at as high as 95 per cent of respondents.
“There is a life cycle of reporting for Olympics and Games,” he said. “We are trying to continually shift that cycle to a positive footing. That’s our job, and we’ll do that right until the Closing Ceremony of the Parapan Am Games.”





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Canadian boxer Arthur Biyarslanov sets sights on 2015 Pan Am Games
Canadian boxer Arthur Biyarslanov trains everyday to prepare himself for the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto, where he will have the opportunity to compete against some of the best.

 

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Ontario Youth to Meet in Toronto to Build Leadership Skills; Create Legacy of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games

Over 300 delegates to participate in two-day Youth Summit to learn, inspire and build stronger communities across province
TORONTO, March 18, 2015 /CNW/ - Over 300 youth aged 16 to 24 from across Ontario will meet in Toronto this weekend for a unique opportunity to learn about the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am and their impact.  
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee's (TO2015) Youth Advisory Council is hosting a Youth Summit on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. Delegates will travel to 13 Toronto neighbourhoods to participate in unique visual demonstrations that will teach them about the value of the Games and their legacy.
The community activations will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include:
  • We Belong (An initiative with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) — Delegates will learn the choreography to "We Belong," a song written by youth about unity through diversity, and then perform an eye-catching choreographed dance, flash mob-style, in the middle of Yonge-Dundas Square.
  • The Amazing Race (In partnership with PrideHouseTO) — Participants will navigate a challenging scavenger hunt, testing their leadership skills. They will learn to work together and support one another through mental and physical challenges, and will also learn more about the Games and the PrideHouseTO Charter of Rights and Inclusion in sport.
  • Take the Stage (In partnership with Théâtre Français de Toronto) — Youth will take part in a number of improvisation exercises that will teach them how to think fast and make decisions on the go.
  • The U in Community (An initiative with United Way Toronto) — Attendees will engage in conversation with Toronto citizens at three TTC subway stations to find out what they love about their communities and how they can be strengthened through sport and recreation.
Participants will also be able to meet athletes, community leaders and entertainers — including Toronto Raptors player Greivis Vasquez, Canadian Paralympian Stephanie Dixon, former Toronto Argonauts coach Michael "Pinball" Clemons and Canadian Paralympian Rick Hansen — who will be sharing stories of triumph and activism.
By engaging youth in TORONTO 2015, the Games' impact will extend far beyond sport, and make a positive difference in communities across Canada for years to come.
When:                 
Saturday, March 21, 2015

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.



Sunday, March 22, 2015

8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Where:               
Eaton Chelsea Hotel 

33 Gerrard Street West 

Toronto, ON


Guest Speakers:
Saturday



Alexandre Despatie, Olympian, diving  

Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer, TO2015

Mitzie Hunter, MPP Scarborough-Guildwood    

Greivis Vasquez, Toronto Raptors 

Stephanie Dixon, Paralympian, swimming and assistant chef de mission for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games 

Waneek Horn-Miller, Pan Am Games champion, water polo, assistant Chef de Mission for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games 

JRDN, Juno Award winning recording artist



Sunday



Michael "Pinball" Clemons, official quarterback of the TO2015 volunteer team, former Toronto Argonauts coach

Councillor Joe Mihevc, City of Toronto 

Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario

The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)

Rick Hansen, chief executive officer, Rick Hansen Foundation, Paralympian


The Summit's three sessions will be streamed live using Cisco's WebEx technology on the following dates and times:
Saturday, March 21, 8:45 a.m. (ET)
https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec17d0542b5bc1f029fba4d109c4944ef
Saturday, March 21, 7:45 p.m. (ET)
https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5506354479a5b10e88de1dc2f093cb80
Sunday, March 22, 11:45 a.m. (ET)
https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?MTID=e53e1277efd6593d041780c8aef8a0855
Quotes Page
"On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am pleased to welcome all the young delegates attending the Youth Summit hosted by the TO2015 Youth Advisory Council. Over the course of two days, 300 young people from across Ontario will take part in visual demonstrations throughout Toronto, hear from inspiring community leaders and athletes, and become part of the Pan Am legacy. Delegates will learn how sports, art and culture build up our communities across Ontario, and they will share what they have learned when they return home.  These bright, talented young people serve as an inspirational to us all."
—Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
"Over the next two days, delegates will have the opportunity to share, learn and be inspired by other like-minded leaders from communities across Ontario. We have been planning this Summit for over two years; the moment has arrived and we now are going to finally meet the delegates who are going to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear incredible keynote speakers, interact with top community leaders and gain the skills to make a difference in their community. The Summit will motivate and inspire them to lead healthy, active lives rich in sport, arts and culture."
—Alexander Levy, Youth Advisory Council member
"Sport helps build communities, and this gathering — hosted by TO2015's Youth Advisory Council — will help create a lasting legacy for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games thanks to the youth delegates and the people they impact in their communities when they return home. During this Year of Sport in Canada, all Canadians have a role in fostering the love of sport at an early age. It is my hope the young people at this summit will use their leadership and enthusiasm to be an inspiration for us all."
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
"The Youth Summit provides young people from Toronto and across the province, as well as Nunavut, the Caribbean and South America, with opportunities for personal growth and development. By coming together to learn and share ideas about healthy lifestyles, sports, and arts and culture they can use this knowledge to help build stronger communities across our city, the province and the entire Pan Am Games family."
—Councillor Mark Grimes, Pan Am Champion, City of Toronto
 "As a Premier Partner and Official Information and Communications Technology Provider for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, Cisco Canada is delighted to provide Cisco WebEx to the TORONTO 2015 Youth Summit. WebEx allows us to bring together young minds from around the world, give real-time access to the compelling speakers and facilitate participation in TO2015's Building Legacies youth engagement program, regardless of location. "
—Mark Collins, VP, Marketing, Cisco Canada
SOURCE Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games
For further information: Dayo Kefentse, Manager, media relations, TO2015, 416.957.2528, dayo.kefentse@toronto2015.org
 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1504109/ontario-youth-to-meet-in-toronto-to-build-leadership-skills-create-legacy-of-the-toronto-2015-pan-am-parapan-am-games
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Pan Am Games medals incorporate Braille for first time
Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press
Last Updated Tuesday, March 3, 2015 8:26PM EST
TORONTO -- They're crafted from metal mined in three different countries across the Americas, and embossed with Braille.
The gold, silver and bronze medals for this summer's Pan American Games, unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday at the Royal Ontario Museum, represent unity and diversity, organizers say.
They're the diameter of a softball and as heavy as a can of soup, and the back of the medals reads "Toronto 2015" in English, French, Spanish and Braille -- marking the first time the tactile writing system used by the blind has been incorporated in medals for both abled-bodied and Paralympic athletes at a major Games.
"It says something about what we think of people with disabilities in Canada," said Elisabeth Walker-Young, a four-time Paralympian and Canada's chef de mission for the Parapan Am Games. "And all through sport. . .who knew right? That we could do something so almost political. . .
"It's really going to set a precedent I think for anybody who's looking to host again, whether it's an Olympic Games or a Commonwealth Games, or another Pan Am Games."
The medals were designed in collaboration with Metis artist Christi Belcourt, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and the metal supplied by Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corporation from three of its operations across the Americas -- the gold from its Hemlo mine in Ontario, the silver from its Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic and the copper from the Zalvidar mine in Chile.
"Beautiful, truly beautiful," said Mark Tewksbury, an Olympic gold medallist in swimming. "And very symbolic, I think Canada did such an interesting job of making our medals so representative of us as a country. The inclusion of Braille is hugely significant. It speaks to that real inclusion, 'united we play,' that whole idea behind Toronto 2015."
The Mint used an ancient technique called 'mokume gane' which fuses different alloys making each of the some-4,200 medals unique. The medals have three layered ovals to represent the three Pan American regions.
"When I first saw them, I got goosebumps, it was one of those moments where it made this moment a little more real, it gave it some tangibility I guess," said Curt Harnett, an Olympic cycling medallist and Canada's chef de mission for the Pan Am Games. "The thought that went into bringing metals from across the Americas into these medals. . .and incorporating Braille, is really going to provide a special emblem for the athletes that are fortunate enough to make the podium.
"For myself, a little jealous that I'm not going to be able to earn one, on the podium at a home Games."
Tewksbury expressed similar sentiments.
"It's really weird, as an athlete I still got a little nervous looking at the medals, and I just go 'Wait a minute, you're not going to win one of these, chill dude,"' Tewksbury said. "(A medal) is the representation of years of work. The medals I have, I look at them now and it's been decades since I've won a medal, but it reminds me of what it took to get them."
The medals for the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games are identical except for the ribbon colour: blue and green for the Pan Am medals, orange and red for the Parapan Am medals. Walker-Young said that, plus the incorporation of Braille, and the fact the Pan Ams and Parapan Ams share the same mascot -- Pachi the porcupine -- speaks of the inclusiveness of the Toronto 2015.
"It's history making," she said. "And if athletes in the Pan Am Games are able to go to a school and there happens to be a child with a disability or visual impairment there and they get to feel it and actually read where these Games happened, who knows how much that can inspire them. So it's just kind of a whole story, it's more than just the Games, it's a bigger, broader, worldly, and I'm thrilled to tell more people about that."
The Pan Am Games run in southern Ontario from July 10 to 26 while the Parapan Ams are Aug. 7-15.
Related Stories
·      Pan Am Games torch to visit more than 130 Ontario communities

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Ontarians overwhelmingly believe it's important that Canada's athletes perform well at this year's TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games: CIBC Poll

Major sporting events inspire nearly 40 per cent of Ontarians or their kids to get involved in sport
TORONTO, April 1, 2015 /CNW/ -  A new CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) poll finds that the majority of Ontarians (75 per cent) believe it is important for Canada's amateur athletes to perform well at major international sporting events like this summer's TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.
In addition to having the power to connect Canadians through a mutual love of sport, the poll shows that nearly 40 per cent say major international multi-sport events like the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games inspire them to get off the couch and get involved in sport or enroll their children in sport. Further, one-in-five have tried a new sport or returned to a sport following a major international sporting event.
"We all know the impact spectators can have on an athlete's performance, but I am always amazed at the number of people I've met over the years who were inspired to get involved in sport just because they saw me or a fellow athlete compete on the world stage," says CIBC Team Next mentor Mary Spencer, who made history by claiming the first women's boxing gold medal at the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara in 2011. "It's great for Canada that the Games are being held here because so many more young people will be exposed to sport."
Key poll findings:
  • 75 per cent of Ontarians say it's important Canadian amateur athletes perform well on the international sports stage
    • More than half (56 per cent) say it instills national pride
    • Almost a quarter (24 per cent) say how well our athletes perform on the world stage encourages participation in sport
    • 13 per cent say it encourages them to adopt healthy and active lifestyles
  • 37 per cent say major sporting events inspire them to get involved in sport or their children involved in sport
  • 91 per cent of Ontarians have never attended a major international sporting event
In terms of financial support, almost three-quarters (73 per cent) believe Canada's amateur athletes should receive government funding, and almost half do not think the government (48 per cent) or the business community (49 per cent) provide enough funding.
"The support amateur athletes receive from corporate sponsorships, like the CIBC Team Next program, is essential for our success and our participation in the Games," says Patricia Bezzoubenko, a rhythmic gymnastics star in CIBC Team Next program from Thornhill, who divides her training time between Toronto and Moscow and took home six gold medals from last year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. "Without this kind of funding so many great Canadian athletes would simply fall through the cracks and never have a chance to participate or to inspire others to participate on the world stage."
A joint survey by CIBC and KidSport™ last year revealed that one third of Canadian children, between three and 17 years old, don't participate in organized sport largely due to the cost, a staggeringly high number when youth obesity has been on the rise. Yet, as many as 71 per cent of Canadians believe participating in organized sport is part of being Canadian.
Interviews with CIBC Team Next mentors and athletes are available upon request.
KEY POLL FINDINGS
Do you think it is important for Canada to perform well on the international sports stage?
           
          Total
Yes         75%
No         14%
I'm not sure         11%

Of those Ontarians who think it's important for Canada to perform well on the international sports stage, the main reasons cited were:

         
  Age
  Total Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+
Instills national pride 56% 55% 57% 52% 55% 61%
Encourages participation in sport 24% 27% 22% 23% 27% 23%
Fosters a healthy, active lifestyle 13% 11% 15% 16% 12% 13%
Creates a lasting sport legacy 6% 6% 6% 9% 6% 3%
Other 1% 1% - 1% 1% -
             

From March 9th to March 10th, 2015 an online survey was conducted among 805 randomly selected adult Ontario residents who are Angus Reid Forum panelists. The margin of error—which measures sampling variability—is +/- 3.4%, 19 times out of 20. The results have been statistically weighted according to the most current education, age, gender and region Census data to ensure a sample representative of the entire adult population of Ontario. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution with 11 million personal banking and business clients. Through our three major business units - Retail and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Wholesale Banking - CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada with offices in the United States and around the world. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC on our corporate website at www.cibc.com/ca/media-centre/.
About CIBC's Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Sponsorship
As the Lead Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games CIBC is committed to enriching Canadian communities through the power of sport. Through our investments we will create a lasting legacy by funding next-generation athletes, encouraging the volunteer spirit of our employees, helping finance landmark venues and engaging our diverse communities while fusing sport with arts and culture. To learn more visit www.cibc.com/ca/features/panamgames.html.
SOURCE Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
For further information: Caroline Van Hasselt, Director, External Communications and Media Relations, 416-784-6699, caroline.vanhasselt@cibc.com
Ashleigh Cartier, Media Profile, 416-342-1826, mobile 647-982-8464, ashleigh.cartier@mediaprofile.com
Scott Taber, Media Profile, 416-342-1840, mobile 647-888-9857, scott.taber@mediaprofile.com.



 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1511307/ontarians-overwhelmingly-believe-it-s-important-that-canada-s-athletes-perform-well-at-this-year-s-toronto-2015-pan-am-parapan-am-games-cibc-poll



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  • April 1, 2015 11:30 AM
100 Days to Go Until the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games
Citizenship ceremony celebrates diversity, connection to the world
TORONTO, April 1, 2015 /CNW/ - With 100 days to go until the cauldron is lit at the Opening Ceremony of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games, a special citizenship ceremony has welcomed 100 new Canadian citizens. The ceremony is a reminder that when the Games begin, athletes, coaches and visitors from the 41 countries throughout the Americas will find welcoming communities within Canada's diverse populations.
"Our Games motto is United We Play! This ceremony reflects the values of inclusion and diversity that the Games will promote," said Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer, TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015). "The Games are a chance for all of us to cheer for Team Canada on home soil and with our fellow Canadians, while also welcoming the people of the Americas to share in all our communities have to offer."
The citizenship ceremony was held at the new YMCA, part of the recently completed CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes' Village. Located on Toronto's waterfront in the West Don Lands area, the Village will be transformed into a diverse new neighbourhood when the Games are over.
With 100 days to go until the Games begin, preparations are well underway:
·         We need 23,000+ games time volunteers. 60,000 individuals have applied to date.
·         Ticket sales are strong, with more than 350,000 sold.
·         The medals have been unveiled, and the response has been enthusiastic throughout the Americas.
·         The Pan Am Games Torch Relay route has been announced, the torch unveiled and some of the first torchbearers have been identified.
·         Top athletes from the Americas who will be competing in basketball, swimming, baseball, golf and other sports have confirmed that they're excited to go for gold at the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games.
More competition schedules will be released soon, as well as major announcements on the artists and performers who will take part in PANAMANIA, the arts and cultural festival that will run from July 10 to August 15.
The next round of TORONTO 2015 Pan Am tickets will go on sale April 16.
The TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games ticket program is designed to be affordable and accessible for everyone by offering:
Affordable pricing: Tickets for Parapan Am sporting events will range from $20 to $35 for adults, with a youth (under 16) and senior (65+) discount from $10 to $12.50 available, depending on the event. The number of discounted tickets is limited, so buy early.
Integrated tickets: Every event ticket will allow the holder to access transit on the day of the event.
Easy options for buying: Tickets can be purchased online at TORONTO2015.org/tickets or by calling 1.855.726.2015 in North America and 1.949.333.4824 internationally.
About TO2015
The TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games will take place July 10–26 and the Parapan American Games August 7–15. The TORONTO 2015 Games are funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, as well as Lead Partner CIBC and other partners and sponsors.
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is tasked with managing and delivering the Games. It is working to bring some of the world's best athletes and artists to Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe region, giving Ontarians a unique chance to be part of the action, and making the region a hub for sport.
For more information about the Games, please visit TORONTO2015.org or follow @TO2015, @TO2015_fr (French) or @TO2015_es (Spanish).
Quote Sheet
The Honourable Chris Alexander, Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister
"In Canada, one of our greatest strengths is finding unity in our diversity, and one of the ways we do this is through participation in sports," said Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, who personally welcomed the 100 new citizens. "The Government of Canada recognizes the immense role that sport plays in bringing all Canadians together, which is why I am so pleased to welcome today's newest Canadians at a facility that will see athletes, coaches and spectators from across the Americas come together in just 100 short days."
The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister Responsible for the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games:
"With just 100 days to go, excitement for the Games continues to build. We welcomed 100 new Canadians to our province as part of today's celebration. I'm proud to call these newcomers fellow Canadians and I look forward to joining them as we cheer on our athletes together this summer."
Mayor John Tory, City of Toronto:
"In 100 days, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games will be here and Toronto will come alive with sport, culture and celebrations. We are proud to be the Host City for the Games and we look forward to welcoming the athletes, coaches, families and visitors to our city. Joining them will be the 100 new Canadian citizens sworn in today as part of the 100 Days to Go ceremony. They represent the diversity found in our great city."
Stephen Forbes, Executive Vice-President, CIBC, the Lead Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games:
"As Lead Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, Team CIBC is thrilled to be entering the final stretch of this incredible journey to the biggest multi-sport international event ever held in Canada. We look forward to getting Canadians into the spirit of the Games as we prepare to host thousands of visitors from across the Americas at this history-making celebration of sport, culture and diversity. These Games will provide life-long memories for athletes, an exciting experience for spectators and a lasting sport legacy."
SOURCE Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games
http://rt.newswire.ca/rt.gif?NewsItemId=C5742&Transmission_Id=201504011130CANADANWCANADAPR_C5742&DateId=20150401For further information: Teddy Katz, Director, media relations and chief spokesperson, TO2015, 416.957.2117, teddy.katz@toronto2015.org


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Volunteer Applications Reach 60,000 for TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games

TORONTO, April 14, 2015 /CNW/ - This National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is celebrating the thousands of volunteers from across the nation who dedicate their time and energy to making their communities a better place.
The Organizing Committee is extending a special thanks to the 60,000 people who expressed an interest in volunteering for this summer's Games. "We're both grateful and inspired by the way people from all walks of life have responded to our call and offered to help stage the best Pan Am and Parapan Am Games," said Saäd Rafi, TO2015's chief executive officer. "We are also extremely impressed by the work done by Chevrolet. As the presenting sponsor of the TORONTO 2015 Volunteer Program, Chevrolet plays an important role in supporting our volunteers throughout their journey on the road to the Games."
To raise awareness and motivate volunteers, TO2015 engaged the help of three proud Ontarians who played an important role in igniting the spirit of volunteerism across the Games footprint. A sincere thank you to Canadian actor and comedian Colin Mochrie for his role as the official coach, CFL Hall of Famer Michael "Pinball" Clemons as the official quarterback and Latin singer-songwriter Fito Blanko as the official half-time entertainer of the TORONTO 2015 Volunteer Program.
"TORONTO 2015 volunteers bring so much talent, energy and enthusiasm for the Games. Not only are volunteers helping to stage the Games, they are all enthusiastic champions for the Games." Said Blanko.
To deliver the Games, TO2015 is recruiting a team of 23,000 volunteers. This will be the largest volunteer team in Canadian peacetime history and an incredibly rewarding experience that volunteers will look back on with pride.
There is still a need for volunteers with specialized skills, especially medical doctors and practitioners, and those with advanced French and/or Spanish language skills. Interested candidates with these skills are encouraged to apply at TORONTO2015.org/volunteer.
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, TO2015 released a video to recognize the important work and dedication of volunteers who are helping to make this summer's Games a success. To view the video visit the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Youtube page:  https://youtu.be/9PsytWYwhPc.
About TO2015
The TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games will take place July 10–26 and the Parapan American Games August 7–15. The TORONTO 2015 Games are funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, as well as Lead Partner CIBC and other partners and sponsors.
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is tasked with managing and delivering the Games. It is working to bring some of the world's best athletes and artists to Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe region, giving Ontarians a unique chance to be part of the action, and making the region a hub for sport.
 For more information about the Games, please visit TORONTO2015.org or follow @TO2015, @TO2015_fr (French) or @TO2015_es (Spanish).
QUOTES PAGE
"Volunteering during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games will provide countless individuals with the opportunity to experience these Games from a unique perspective, and with the knowledge that their role was essential in making the Games a success. During this Year of Sport, we celebrate the role of volunteers who will help deliver the Games and make all Canadians proud."
- The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
"One of the major benefits of hosting the TORONTO 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games is the lasting legacy it will leave behind. Games organizers will train 23,000 volunteers who will continue to use their skills and experience long after the last medal is awarded, joining millions of dedicated volunteers across the province. These volunteers are in for an unforgettable summer and I know they can't wait to get started."
- Michael Coteau, Minister Responsible for the 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games.
"Volunteers fuel the engine of the Games. Chevrolet and our employees are pleased to support these sometimes-unsung heroes. Volunteers deserve recognition and gratitude, as they dedicate their time and labour toward making the Games experience better for every athlete, visitor and fan of TORONTO 2015."
- Bob McClelland, Brand Director, Chevrolet
SOURCE Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games
http://rt.newswire.ca/rt.gif?NewsItemId=C6888&Transmission_Id=201504141447CANADANWCANADAPR_C6888&DateId=20150414For further information: Teddy Katz, Director, media relations and chief spokesperson, TO2015, 416.957.2117, teddy.katz@toronto2015.org

 

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Donors to help spread reach of Pan Am Games tickets

About 10 per cent of tickets for the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games could go to kids across the GTA from underserved communities with the help of a group of donors known as “Friends of the Games.

By: Alyshah Hasham Staff Reporter, Published on Sun Apr 12 2015
Of the million or so Pan Am/Parapan Am Games tickets available, 10 per cent could go to kids across the GTA from underserved communities with the help of a group of donors known as “Friends of the Games.”
The website goes live on Monday and community groups will be able to apply for tickets starting April 20.
“This is a great opportunity to inspire (the kids), to connect them with role models and to have them experience the physical venues as well,” said Rahul Bhardwaj, CEO of the Toronto Foundation which partnered with TO2015 to develop Friends of the Games. “It’s about helping people raise their eyes up to what the possibilities are … For young people to see other young people who have worked hard and achieved, and that they don’t look so far from them.
It’s also a way to thank communities who have supported and welcomed the Games, he said.
Since the program was developed, 13 “Friends of the Games” packages have been sold for $100,000 each. Each buys 3,900 tickets for youth under 16 and chaperones, says Richard Nesbitt, chair of the Pan Am Games Finance Committee.
They are hoping to sell nine more packages.
“Everybody knows getting kids involved in sport, organized sport, is a big part of building communities,” Nesbitt said. “They are going to come back super excited from seeing the best athletes in North and South America. That’s going to be with them for a lifetime.”
The tickets also give the kids a chance to see the sporting venues they may be using in the future in action, Bhardwaj said.
“It’s a really great opportunity for people to see that these are community assets.”
He hopes future host cities will be inspired as well.
“I’m hoping this could be a model for other cities,” says Bhardwaj. “I hope when they are thinking about their Pan Am games they will think about doing something like this as well.”
For information about how to become a Friend of the Games or on how to apply for tickets go to www.torontofoundation.ca/friends.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/04/12/donors-to-help-spread-reach-of-pan-am-games-tickets.html



HAVANA, Cuba, Apr 16 (acn) Obtaining the six still pending tickets for the Pan American Games in Toronto will be the goal of Cubans that will compete in the continental wrestling championship to be held in Chile from April 24 to 26.
On Chilean soil, Cuba will be represented by 18 wrestlers, six men in Greco-Roman style and equal number of women and men in freestyle.
The women will go in search of four berths for the Canadian contest; while men will only have to get a ticket to complete the roster.
Katherine Videaux (63 kilograms), monarch in Guadalajara 2011, told ACN that in addition to get the ticket to Toronto, her main purpose will be facing the best opponents of her weight.
Julio Mendieta, head coach of men's national wrestling team, explained they attend the event with the second figures of each division, who are already on Chilean soil for a training base.
He added that Alfredo Cisneros (57 kg) will be responsible for getting the ticket that is missing.
After that tournament in Chile, the Cubans will hold in May a match against American wrestlers on that nation, in both specialties.
http://www.cubanews.ain.cu/sports/2859-cuban-wrestlers-to-clinch-six-berths-for-toronto-pan-am-games
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Ellie Black readying for Pan Am Games and 2016 Olympics

Black is temporarily stepping away from her kinesiology studies at Dalhousie University

By Haydn Watters, CBC News Posted: Apr 17, 2015 8:45 AM AT Last Updated: Apr 17, 2015 8:45 AM AT
 Ellie Black of Canada took gold during the women's individual beam final on Day 9 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014.


Ellie Black of Canada took gold during the women's individual beam final on Day 9 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. (Alastair Grant/Associated Press)
Halifax gymnast Ellie Black is taking a break from school as she trains for this summer's Pan Am Games in Toronto.
Black, 19, has been a competitive gymnast since she was nine. She was studying kinesiology at Dalhousie University, but is taking this year and next year off to focus on her competitions.
She trains at least five times a week at the Halifax Alta Gymnastics Club. She's in the gym for hours at a time.
"When I was younger, I knew it was going to be lots of work, but it was tough for me to know because I came from a small club in Nova Scotia where we don't have many high-level athletes," Black told CBC's Information Morning.
She says a lot of training hours go into the few minutes of competition.
"You have to put in that many hours to be at that level," said Black.
She has competed around the world, including at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. She was the back-to-back Canadian national all-around champion in 2013 and 2014.
Her next challenge is qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
"It's kind of scary what you have to put into that, but that's something I wanted to take on and I'm really glad that I did," she said.
"It's kind of in my personality that I want to be that good. I'm going to put [in] whatever it takes to get to that level and you know, hopefully make it there."
The Pan Am Games run from July 10 to 26.

Swimming Canada Names Worlds, Pan Am Games Rosters

http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/swimming-canada-names-worlds-pan-am-games-rosters/


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Ambassador for the 2015 Pan Am games is one of the many roles musician Fito Blanko will be juggling in the coming months

Fito Blanko is moving fast, if not furiously


Ambassador for the 2015 Pan Am games is one of the many roles musician Fito Blanko will be juggling in the coming months. The 31-year-old Canadian artist is busy promoting his new hit single, “All Night Long,” has a European tour in the works and just completed filming a music video for “Meneo” on the Furious 7 soundtrack.  All this of course, while not missing a beat of the Pan Am games, where he serves as a volunteer program spokesperson and is set to take the stage at Nathan Phillip’s Square in Toronto on July 24 as part of PANAMANIA Live. The Post‘s Teddy Wilson spoke to Fito about his ascent to the top of the charts.
Q: You first burst onto the scene with your 2004 album Higher Level, how has the music industry evolved since then?
A: Back then everything was analogue, even the whole recording process. Digital was just starting to break-in. I remember going into the studio with ten musicians to record an album. Nowadays, it’s so much easier to record the same quality music just because everything is digital.
Q: And from a marketing and promotional standpoint it has changed, too…
A: There is more accessibility for the artist. Artists can be a little more personal with their audience. If you follow me on Instagram you know that I love cooking. I think social media has really been helpful for the artist to really connect in different levels with their audience.
Q: Even as a Canadian artist to reach all over the world.
A: That’s something that couldn’t be done. If I wanted to have my music heard in Latin America back when I started, I needed to take trips. Now, I can centralize everything here in Toronto. Distribution is a lot easier online.
Q: You were born in Panama, lived in Montreal, and moved to Mississauga as a kid. What music did you grow up listening to?
A: In Panama, I grew up listening to a lot of Latin reggae, salsa, merengue and Latin pop music. [Panama] is a mixture of cultures, so we have our own little flavour and I think that was my major influence growing up. Once I came to Toronto, that’s when I started getting into hip-hop and r&b. I remember listening to Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Wu Tang Clan, obviously Biggie and 2Pac.
Q: You are an ambassador for the 2015 Pan Am games (alongside Pin Ball Clements and Colin Mochrie), what is that like?
A: It’s been great, it’s been an amazing ride. I’ve presented myself in several events both performing and hosting for the volunteers. The Pan Am games coming to Toronto is really incredible, I don’t think it’s going to hit the people until it actually gets here.
Q: Are there any sports you’re particularly excited to see?
A: I grew up playing baseball, I love soccer and football, and I’m a big boxing fan.

Q: You have collaborated with artists including Drake, Beenie Man, Fat Joe, Trina and Kardinall Offishall. How do you choose collaborators and how do the songs develop?
A: Everything happens organically. You meet somebody, you vibe with them and you just end up making music. [With Drake], we met through a mutual friend and we’ve always kept in touch and one day we bumped into each other at a restaurant and in a couple weeks he was in the studio and we recorded [Mambo].
Q: What do you think of Drake’s new mix tape?
A: His new mix tape is incredible, I work out to it all the time, it’s insane.
Q: Like Drake, you have found success in the U.S. and the rest of America. Many Canadian artists have a difficult time reaching those markets, how did you tap them?
A: It’s something I didn’t plan out, it just happened. In my case, I just put out music online. We were fortunate enough to get picked up in several radio stations, mainly in Miami, and the song “VIP” did very well.
Q: And now you’re signed to Pitbull?
A: Yes, I work with Mr. 305 Inc. Everything that happened sort of snowballed from out of there.
Q: Your song is featured in the Furious 7 film and soundtrack. How did that come about?
A: We recorded “Meneo” about a year ago and it was always a song I liked. My management team reached out to the producers of the movie and we submitted the record. They considered the record and then eventually they gave us the green light a few months ago. Sometimes things just happen. All I can do as an artist is just continue to make music and putting it in the hands of the right people.
Q: So maybe we’ll see a Fito Blanko cameo in the eighth installation of the Fast and Furious franchise?
A: Anything is possible. I need to sharpen up on my acting a little, but I’m not too far off. I went to a dramatic arts school.
http://news.nationalpost.com/arts/music/fito-blanko-is-moving-fast-if-not-furiously

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LAST YEAR.... were awesome.... WE R READY CANADA- 4 THE PAN AM GAMES ....GETCHA CANADA ON.. and in  the Commonwealth of Canada it's aways- GOD BLESS OUR QUEEN

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PAN AMERICAN GAMES

HISTORY

The first Pan American Games were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1951 but originated more than two decades earlier.
During the Olympic Congress, which coincided with the celebration of the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, France, where the International Olympic Committee members from Cuba, Guatemala and Mexico proposed the establishment of regional games which involve the countries of Central America. These games came true two years later when Mexico City hosted the first Central American Games.
During the 1932 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, some of the representatives of the Latin American delegations proposed the regional games held throughout the Americas. This proposal finally got to meet in Buenos Aires, for the first time, the Pan American Sports Congress in August 1940. Congress chose Buenos Aires as the host of the first Pan American Games in 1942 but World War II forced the postponement of such games. Although the 1942 Pan American Games ever held one poster was created for the occasion. The countries of the Commonwealth (Commonwealth) did not participate in the Pan American Sports Congress in the early years. A second Pan American Sports Congress met in London during the 1948 Olympic Games and there plans resurfaced.
The first Pan American Games were inaugurated in Buenos Aires on February 25, 1951. More than 2,500 athletes from 22 countries. The organization that governs the games is the Pan American Sport Organization PASO [Pan American Sports Organization (PASO)]. Today the organization is comprised of 42 nations of North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The official languages ​​are Spanish and English.

THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PAN AMERICAN GAMES

The Statutes of the Pan American Sports Organization stipulate that the Games shall be held each four years, and this has been complied without interruption since 1951 until the present day.
To participate in the Games, a country must have established a National Olympic Committee recognized by the IOC and affiliated to PASO.
The competing athletes must be nationals of the country they represent and fulfill all the requirements established to that effect by the Olympic Charter.
The programme of the Pan-American Games shall only include those sports governed by the International Federations recognized by the IOC, and said programme shall be composed of all those sports, disciplines and events contained in the official programme of the next Olympic Summer Games to be held a year after the Pan American Games. It may, furthermore, include a determined number of non-Olympic sports duly recognized by PASO.

LOCATIONS


ARGENTINA 1951

PARTICIPANTS: 22 COUNTRIES AND 2, 500 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- Argentina 68…47…39…154
2.- USA 46…33…19…98
3.- Chile 8…19…12…39

MEXICO CITY 1955

PARTICIPANTS: 22 COUNTRIES AND 2, 583 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 88…58…38…184
2.- Argentina 27…33…20…80
3.- Mexico. 17…11…30…58

CHICAGO 1959

PARTICIPANTS: 25 COUNTRIES AND 2, 263 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 122…73…54…249
2.- Argentina 9…22…12…43
3.- Brazil 8…8…6…22

SAO PAULO 1963

PARTICIPANTS: 22 COUNTRIES AND 1, 665 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 109…56…36…201
2.- Brazil 14…21…18…53
3.- Canada 10…27…25…62

WINNIPEG 1967

PARTICIPANTS: 29 COUNTRIES AND 2, 361 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 120…63…42…225
2.- Canadá 12…37…43…92
3.- Brazil 11…10…5…26

CALI 1971

PARTICIPANTS: 32 COUNTRIES AND 2, 935 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 105…74…39…218
2.- Cuba 30…49…26…105
3.- Canadá 19…20…42…81

MEXICO CITY 1975

PARTICIPANTS: 33 COUNTRIES AND 3, 146 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 117…82…47…246
2.- Cuba 57…45…32…134
3.- Canada 18…35…38…91

SAN JUAN 1979

PARTICIPANTS: 34 COUNTRIES AND 3, 700 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 126…95…45…266
2.- Cuba 64…47…34…145
3.- Canada 24…43…70…137

CARACAS 1983

PARTICIPANTS: 36 COUNTRIES AND 3, 426 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 148…101…53…302
2.- Cuba 80…49…45…174
3.- Canada 22…42…55…119

INDIANAPOLIS 1987

PARTICIPANTS: 38 COUNTRIES AND 4, 453 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 168…118…83…369
2.- Cuba 75…52…48…175
3.- Canada 30…57…75…162

LA HABANA 1991

PARTICIPANTS: 39 COUNTRIES AND 4, 519 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- Cuba 140…62…63…265
2.- USA 130…125…97…352
3.- Canada 22…46…59…127

MAR DEL PLATA 1995

PARTICIPANTS: 42 COUNTRIES AND 5, 144 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 170…144…110…424
2.- Cuba 112…67…59…238
3.- Canada 47…61…69…177

WINNIPEG 1999

PARTICIPANTS: 42 COUNTRIES AND 5, 083 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 106…110…80…296
2.- Cuba 69…39…47…155
3.- Canada 64…52…80…196

SANTO DOMINGO 2003

PARTICIPANTS: 42 COUNTRIES AND 5, 223 ATLETHES

Medallero:
1.- USA 117…80…72…269
2.- Cuba 72…41…39…152
3.- Canada 29…57…42…128

RÍO DE JANEIRO 2007

PARTICIPANTS: 42 COUNTRIES AND 5, 633 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 97…88…52…237
2.- Cuba 59…35…41…135
3.- Brazil 52…40…65…157

GUADALAJARA 2011

PARTICIPANTS: 42 COUNTRIES AND 6, 003 ATLETHES

Medal: Gold Silver Bronze
1.- USA 92…79…65…236
2.- Cuba 58…35…43…136
3.- Brazil 48…35…58…141

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New Canadian Initiatives in the Americas
Panama City, Panama
11 April 2015
At the seventh Summit of the Americas (April 10 to 11, 2015) in Panama City, Panama, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the following projects aimed at strengthening health, security and democratic governance, and border management across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Health
Canada is a global leader in ending the preventable deaths of mothers, newborns and children in the developing world, including in the Americas. Maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) remains Canada’s top international development priority. To further support this priority in the Americas, our Government is announcing the following projects:
Title: Integrated Health Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
Cost and timeframe: $18.5 million (2015-2018)
Implementing partner: Pan American Health Organization
This project is aimed at facilitating access for mothers, newborns and children to essential health services, enhancing the management of leading diseases by national health authorities, and improving nutritional practices, including breastfeeding in eleven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Security and Democratic Governance

In the Americas, Canada uses a variety of programming to further strengthen governance, enhance the rule of law and promote anti-crime measures. The following initiatives will support these objectives in the hemisphere:
Title: Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening in the Caribbean
Cost and timeframe: $19.9 million (2014-2019)
Implementing partner: Caribbean Court of Justice
This project is aimed at strengthening the judicial system to be more responsive to the needs of citizens in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region. Transparent and predictable administration of the courts benefits local and foreign investors as well as citizens.
Title: Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean
Cost and timeframe: $19.8 million (2014-2019)
Implementing Partner: University of the West Indies (Cave Hill)
This project is aimed at ensuring better access to justice in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region. It will help create a more stable and predictable legal environment to promote business development and provide increased access for citizens through alternative means of dispute resolution, outside of the court system.
Title: Protection and Education of Vulnerable Children and Youth in Colombia Cost and timeframe: $17.3 million (2014-2018)
Implementing partner: Mercy Corps and War Child Holland
This project is aimed at improving security and education, and providing life opportunities for 48,000 at-risk children and youth in the conflict-affected regions of Putumayo and Choco, Colombia.
Title: Sustainable Colombian Opportunities for Peacebuilding and Employment
Cost and timeframe: $15.3 million (2015-2019)
Implementing partner: CUSO International
This project will provide skills training based on labour market needs, coupled with job internships and placements for vulnerable youth in seven Colombian cities. It will strengthen the capacity of authorities and private sector partners to develop inclusive employment policies and practices for vulnerable populations.
Title: Improving Access to Civil Justice in Latin America
Cost and timeframe: $8.3 million (2015-2018)
Implementing partner: Justice Studies Center of the Americas
This project is aimed at increasing access for women and men in Latin America to equitable and efficient civil justice that respects the rights of those involved in legal proceedings. The project will support a regional approach to civil justice reform and seek to facilitate more transparent and predictable legal frameworks and procedures for dispute resolution.
Title: Improved Effectiveness of Parliaments in Latin America and the Caribbean
Cost and timeframe: $8 million (2015-2019)
Implementing partner: ParlAmericas
The project will help ParlAmericas to strengthen the capacity of parliamentarians in the Caribbean and Latin America to carry out their functions more effectively and contribute to policymaking related to issues of national and regional significance.
Title: Supporting Election Observation in Guyana, Suriname and Guatemala
Cost and timeframe: up to $350,000 (2015-2016)
Implementing partner: Organization of American States
This project aims to support efforts to build stronger, more efficient and transparent electoral processes and democratic institutions, and contribute to confidence building for the people of Guyana, Suriname and Guatemala in their electoral processes.
Title: Anti-Money Laundering Initiatives
Cost and timeframe: up to $1.77 million (2015-2017)
Implementing partners: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission, International Monetary Fund
The three projects will support legitimate economies by increasing governments’ capacity to limit the smuggling of cash and goods into and through their respective jurisdictions, and convene training sessions aimed at ensuring the consistent application of anti-money laundering practices.
Title: Anti-Drug Trafficking Initiatives
Cost and timeframe: up to $7.85 million (2015-2019)
Implementing partners: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, World Customs Organization, Organization of American States Inter-American Committee against Terrorism
The three projects will increase governments’ capacity for marine interdiction and port control, including screening and inspection, and provide training in port security and emergency management.
Title: Combatting Gangs and Criminality in Central America and the Caribbean
Cost and timeframe: up to $10.77 million (2015-2018)
Implementing partners: Justice Education Society, United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, INTERPOL, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
The eight projects will provide specialized equipment, training and coaching to police, prosecutors, judges, technicians and analysts in several countries, including increasing capacity for compiling ballistics evidence, improving cyber infrastructure and cybercrime enforcement capacity, and strengthening community crime prevention.
Title: Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Security Initiatives
Cost and timeframe: up to $14.5 million (2015-2018)
Implementing partners: United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, US Department of State (Export Control and Border Security Program), Canadian Commercial Corporation, International Atomic Energy Agency
The four projects will help prevent the proliferation and illicit trafficking of weapons of mass destruction, and related chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN ) materials. Resources will be allocated toward providing equipment, training supplies and technical expertise to support sustainable and effective CBRN prevention, detection and response capabilities and to secure and dispose of disused radiological materials.
Title: Colombian Peace Process
Cost and timeframe: up to $3.94 million (2015-2016)
Implementing partners: International Organization for Migration, National Democratic Institute, Organization of American States
The four projects will enhance the Government of Colombia’s capacity to engage and coordinate with local leaders and citizens in relation to the current peace process, including improving the lives of victims of violence, reducing metropolitan crime, and increasing access to justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
Title: Support to Strengthening Justice for Victims of Sexual Violence in Guatemala
Cost and timeframe: up to $860,000 (2015-2016)
Implementing partner: Lawyers Without Borders Canada
This project will increase the capacity of Guatemala’s justice system to provide vital legal services to vulnerable female victims of violence, and prosecute the culprits of those crimes.
Border Management

In the Americas, Canada uses a variety of programming to further strengthen border management and increase the capacity of beneficiary states to address criminal threats. The following initiatives will support these objectives in the hemisphere:
Title: Mexican Border Management and Crime Prevention
Cost and timeframe: up to $3.82 million (2015-2018)
Implementing partner: Organization of American States Inter-American Committee against Terrorism
The two projects will increase the capacity of beneficiary states to deal with criminal threats to maritime ports and increase security in the tourism industry in regions popular with North American tourists.
Title: Central America and Caribbean Border and Human Trafficking
Cost and timeframe: up to $5 million (2015-2018)
Implementing partners: International Bureau for Children’s Rights, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, INTERPOL
The three projects will help increase border security in beneficiary states and increase states’ capacity to fight human trafficking and human smuggling.
In addition to the initiatives above, on April 10, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced several projects aimed at strengthening economic growth across Latin America and the Caribbean.
http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2015/04/11/new-canadian-initiatives-americas

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Pan Am Games Countdown Celebration Welcomes 100 New Citizens


04/01/15 (ATR) Ontario welcomed 100 new Canadian citizens to celebrate the beginning of the 100-day countdown until the 2015 Pan Am Games.

Toronto 2015, working with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, granted citizenship to 100 immigrants from 58 countries, something organizers say is a symbol of the ability of sport to unify those from different nations.

Cisco Countdown Clock in Phillips Square(Cisco Canada Flickr)
“We are proud to be the host city for the Games and we look forward to welcoming the athletes, coaches, families and visitors to our city. Joining them will be the 100 new Canadian citizens sworn in today as part of the 100 Days to Go ceremony. They represent the diversity found in our great city,” Toronto Mayor John Tory said during the celebration.

After the ceremony, the festivities will move to Nathan Phillips Square, home to the Pan Am Games countdown clock. The clock was unveiled on July 10 - a year before the games - and features an interactive kiosk full of information for the Pan Am Games.

The first 100 people to take photos using the interactive kiosk will be entered into a contest to win two free tickets to the games that run from July 10-26.

Sales of tickets began in March and have reached over 350,000 sold, but have been put on pause until April 16. Organizers say ticket sales are on par with projections and many gold medal events for sports like soccer, baseball and basketball have already sold out.

With the deadline fast approaching, Toronto’s athletes' village is already complete and ready for use. Organizers say that all other facilities and venues are nearly finished and will be completed by the beginning of the games in July.

Written by Kevin Nutley

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http://nova0000scotia.blogspot.ca/2014/03/students-and-youth-are-stepping-up.html


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Many fans have asked how they can follow ‪#‎TeamCanada‬ more closely atTORONTO 2015.
Here's a list including daily live blogs, recaps, contests, mobile app & more.

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How to follow Team Canada at TO2015
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With close to 7000 athletes, 36 Pan Am sports, and 365 medal events, you might find it tough to keep up. Luckily, we’ve compiled a few key ways for you to stay in the know for all things Team Canada. Look no further than the go-to-guide below.

Daily Lookahead

Each day Olympic.ca will post a preview of what events and medal highlights to expect in the day to follow.

Canadian divers prepare for TO2015

Live Blog

Hot off the field of play and right to your news feed, we’re pulling in the best updates and social content to keep you up to the minute on results, media, and fan reactions.

Michelle Russell, Emilie Fournel, KC Fraser and Hannah Vaughan won Team Canada’s first medal – a gold – at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games on July 11th in women’s kayak.

Daily Recap

Here you can find the complete summary of Team Canada’s performance for the day, including official results and medals.

Tory Nyhaug cruised his way to gold in men’s BMX. (Photo: Jason Ransom)

Toronto 2015 Team Canada Media Guide

Team Canada’s official media resource for the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games, including athlete biographies as well as sport, historical and statistical background.
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Team Canada on Facebook

Official Facebook page of the Canadian Olympic Team. View and interact with all of the latest stories, videos, and contests, etc.
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@TeamCanada on Twitter and Periscope

Official Twitter account of the Canadian Olympic Team. Following this account on Periscope as well will give you access to live broadcasts, including athlete interviews and takeovers.

@TeamCanada on Instagram

Official Canadian Olympic Team photos.

@Team-Canada on Snapchat

The stories are there for 24 hours at a time, catch them while you can! Add us on Snapchat now to get a behind the scenes and up close and personal look at Team Canada.

Join the Canadian Olympic Club

Now put your wealth of knowledge to use! Sign up for the Canadian Olympic Committee to gather points, complete challenges, earn rewards and vie for the title of Team Canada’s Top Fan.
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Feature Image: Waneek Horn-Miller cheering on Team Canada at TO2015

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