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The 2010 Olympics have been touted as an economic saviour for the British Columbia economy during a downturn in the economy. What is the long term impact of investments like a speedskating oval, a new Sea-to-Sky Highway, the RAV line and a $900 million security budget? Who benefits, who pays and what are the impacts on citizens? What does the city and province look like after the games? How long will be paying for this? What are the opportunity costs for hosting the 2010 Olympics?
Seth Klein, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Cecily Nicholson, Downtown Eastside Womens' Centre
Blair Redlin, National Research Representative, CUPE
Micheal Vonn, BC Civil Liberties Association
Dr. Rob van Wynsberghe, Principal Investigator, OGGI Study
Chris Shaw, Olympic Resistance Network
Moderated by Am Johal, Impact on Communities Coalition
