Alexjc Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 October. Must seem like ages away huh?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Must seem like ages away huh?... Not really. The mayor is in rehab right now so we haven't heard much from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 This was brought up in the Paris thread so might as well bring it here so we can keep it on topic. We elect a brand new mayor in a couple weeks. What are the chances Toronto officials ressurrect a bid for 2024? Pan Am games are just around the corner and that should boost the city's spirits and aspirations for going for 2024. Let's discuss. Keep in mind Toronto's executive committee which consisted of like 5-8 people voted now earlier in the year. This does not represent every city councillor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 This was brought up in the Paris thread so might as well bring it here so we can keep it on topic. We elect a brand new mayor in a couple weeks. What are the chances Toronto officials ressurrect a bid for 2024? Pan Am games are just around the corner and that should boost the city's spirits and aspirations for going for 2024. Let's discuss. Keep in mind Toronto's executive committee which consisted of like 5-8 people voted now earlier in the year. This does not represent every city councillor. The Pan Am Games will generate buzz for a bid, and we'll likely see serious talks around then. I also think the Women's World Cup will drive interest for another similar event, depending on how the Canadian team does. John Tory would be likely to support a bid and can get all 3 levels of government interested. What needs to happen is someone needs to get off their ass and push for a bid. (Bitove, MLSE, Peterson, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I think the city will wait it out until it's gets a clearer picture of who will bid. The field of play is shaping up to be small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I think the city will wait it out until it's gets a clearer picture of who will bid. The field of play is shaping up to be small. Which will be clearer around the time that the Pan Ams end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yes, the currently bidding situation is very volatile....Toronto could be well placed to do a Tokyo and be the safe bid standing in a small field- or stuck in a huge field of major cities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bernham Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yes, the currently bidding situation is very volatile....Toronto could be well placed to do a Tokyo and be the safe bid standing in a small field- or stuck in a huge field of major cities! But Toronto will still face strong opposition by the US. I highly doubt that the US would pass up 2024 in what looks like a small field. The Pan Am Games will generate buzz for a bid, and we'll likely see serious talks around then. I also think the Women's World Cup will drive interest for another similar event, depending on how the Canadian team does. John Tory would be likely to support a bid and can get all 3 levels of government interested. What needs to happen is someone needs to get off their ass and push for a bid. (Bitove, MLSE, Peterson, etc.) I agree. The Pan Am Games will most certainly generate great buzz and support. Which will be clearer around the time that the Pan Ams end. Probably so, but who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 But Toronto will still face strong opposition by the US. I highly doubt that the US would pass up 2024 in what looks like a small field. That's why it's looking favourable for a return to North America. 2024 could be the US or Canada's best shot at winning in the next few cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Our mayoral frontrunner looks to have a lot of support from Canadian Olympic athletes and leaders. The probability of Tory going forward with a bid are favourable. http://www.johntory.ca/olympic-athletes-and-leaders-in-the-sports-community-back-john-tory-for-mayor/ Some more info I'm digging up, this is in regards to Rob Ford shutting down Toronto's potential 2020 bid without any consultation or vote: John Tory, who supported Toronto exploring an Olympic bid, said he understands the mayor has big issues to tackle at city hall, but thinks public consultation could have been helpful. “I don’t know that he would have decided any differently,” said the former leader of the provincial Conservative Party, who chairs the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance. “Having said that, he might have had a chance to speak with some more people.” http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/toronto-councillor-slams-mayors-unilateral-decision-on-olympic-bid/article592775/ Edited October 14, 2014 by dave199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) For some reason I previously thought they just plain out voted NO to 2024 bid. But I'm reading and watching video back to that decision and the word they're using is "postponing" or "deferring" which means this 2024 bid could possibly be brought back to life in the next year. http://www.680news.com/2014/01/20/toronto-committee-postpones-considering-2024-olympic-bid/ Edited October 14, 2014 by dave199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 The bid wasn't dead with the decision. The vote was should we spend over a million on studying if we should bid. That was voted as a no. But the report is done lol idk why they need something more detailed. All it takes is one councilor to bring it back to life such as dmw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bernham Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 The bid wasn't dead with the decision. The vote was should we spend over a million on studying if we should bid. That was voted as a no. But the report is done lol idk why they need something more detailed. All it takes is one councilor to bring it back to life such as dmw. The possibility of this happening excites me greatly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) If Paris enters the race I think we should sit it out. If the U.S. happens to win that cycle atleast we know the next North American host will be in Canada Edited October 15, 2014 by dave199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman617 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Or in Mexico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Or in Mexico Lol no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Lions Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Or in Mexico The only place in Mexico could host an SOPG is Mexico City and I don't see them hosting the games for an while next two SOPG I see in North America will be Los Angeles USA 2024 and Toronto Canada 2036. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR2028 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Screw Toronto...they are not a US State Capitol yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningrings Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Screw Toronto...they are not a US State Capitol yet. Why on Earth do you think they would want to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bernham Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Why on Earth do you think they would want to be? Look at his signature and avatar, either he is bull shitting or expecting Toronto to become apart of the US. God knows why he thinks that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningrings Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hang on - aren't you BR2028? I always thought you were the same user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FYI Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 ^it is. Don't be fooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bernham Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hang on - aren't you BR2028? I always thought you were the same user. No I'm not...I'm Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorail Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I have submitted a question for Wednesday's live mayoral debate to be aired on CTV. I want to know what the 3 main candidates stance is on going forward with the 2024 Olympic bid. I'm really hoping this question is chosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 The biggest supporter of the bid on Council DMW, is now the deputy mayor of the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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