The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) and Canada Post today announced that
Canada Post has been named an Official Supplier for the Vancouver 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. From iconic sports imagery to the
beloved Vancouver 2010 mascots – Sumi, Miga, and Quatchi – 2010 Winter
Games-themed stamps will grace Canada's mail starting in December 2008.
As part of the $3 million Official Supplier partnership, Canada
Post will supply VANOC with mail delivery services within Canada. In
addition, Canada Post – as an authorized user of VANOC trademarks –
will design, produce and sell more than half a billion 2010 Winter
Games-themed stamps and associated philatelic products, including
collectors' packages and special cancellations. In turn, Canada Post
receives sponsorship rights for the Canadian Olympic team for the
Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Games. Stamps will be
issued to celebrate all three Games.
"Canada Post has a natural role to play in delivering images and
memories of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to
Canadians and customers around the world. Our partnership gives us an
unparalleled opportunity to showcase Canada Post's strengths as a
world-class postal operator," said Stewart Bacon, Canada Post's Chief
Sales and Marketing Officer. "This investment means we will earn
significant revenues from commemorative Olympic stamps and other
related products, starting with Beijing 2008 stamps, which launch this
month."
Robert Waite, Senior Vice-President of Corporate Social Responsibility
and Chairman of the Stamp Advisory Committee, said, "These specialty
stamps will unite Canadians in support of our home-grown Olympic
experience. The Games represent competitiveness, commitment, striving
for excellence and taking pride in one's abilities. These are qualities
we encourage in our employees and demonstrate to our customers every
day."
"Opening the mailbox to find a letter inside has always been a timeless
form of communication – a connection to family and friends, no matter
where in the world they may be," said John Furlong, VANOC Chief
Executive Officer. "Canada Post's commitment will connect people across
Canada and around the world, and will help Vancouver 2010 deliver the
message and spirit of Canada's Games to the doorstep of every Canadian
home."
Two-time Olympian Steve Omischl from Kelowna, BC (and North
Bay, ON), dominated last season's FIS World Cup Aerials, winning six
out of nine competitions and the FIS Overall World Cup title for
freestyle. "Competing at the Olympic Games and representing your
country at the world's premier sporting event is an amazing
experience," said Omischl, a Canadian 2010 medal hopeful. "The
dedication Canada Post has shown to Canada's Freestyle Ski Team – a
commitment they've now extended to Canada's Games in 2010 – will go a
long way to ensuring we deliver the results Canadians are looking for.
This team is ready to show the world what we've got, and we're ready to
bring it home."
For more information about upcoming Olympic stamp issues visit www.canadapost.ca/collecting and follow the Canada Post Freestyle Ski Team's journey at www.canadapost.ca/freestyle
About Canada Post
Canada Post delivers over 11 billion pieces of mail each year to 14
million destinations. Its 60,000 employees and 6,600 post offices the
largest retail network in the country serve 32 million Canadians and
over 1 million businesses and public institutions from coast to coast
to coast. In 2007, net income for Canada Post and its affiliates, which
include Purolator Courier Ltd., Progistix-Solutions Inc. and Innovapost
(jointly owned by Canada Post and CGI), was CDN$ 54 million on revenues
of CDN$ 7.5 billion. Canada Post is a world leader, providing
innovative physical and electronic delivery solutions, creating value
for our customers, employees and Canadians. Website:
http://www.canadapost.ca.
About VANOC
VANOC is responsible for the planning,
organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and
the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games
will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010.
Vancouver and Whistler will host the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games from
March 12 to 21, 2010. Visit www.vancouver2010.com.
VANOC's marketing program is focused on securing mutually rewarding
partnerships with shared values to generate sufficient revenue to host
successful Winter Games in 2010 and to leave a financial legacy for
sport. VANOC's Worldwide TOP Partners include Coca-Cola, Atos Origin,
GE, McDonald's, Omega, Panasonic, Samsung and Visa. VANOC's National
Partners are Bell Canada, Hbc, RBC Financial Group, GM Canada,
Petro-Canada and RONA.
VANOC's Official Supporters include Air Canada, BC Hydro,
Bombardier Inc, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Canadian
Pacific, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, Jet Set Sports,
Ricoh Canada Inc., the Royal Canadian Mint and Teck Cominco Limited.
VANOC's Official Suppliers are 3M, Aggreko, Aquilini Investment Group,
Birks, Britco, Canada Post, Canwest Publishing Inc., Dow Canada, EPCOR,
Garrett Metal Detectors, General Mills, Haworth Canada, Millennium
Development Corporation, Nortel, Purolator, Saputo, Sleep Country
Canada, Sun Microsystems of Canada, The Globe and Mail, Tickets.com,
TransCanada, Vancouver Airport Authority, Vincor Canada, Weston
Bakeries and Workopolis.
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