Expo 2017 in Ottawa

Back in 2007, Mayor Larry O'Brien suggested that Ottawa should host Expo 2017, to co-incide with Canada's 150th birthday.

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On August 1, 2007 CFRA reported on their web site:

Mayor Larry O'Brien is floating the idea of bidding for the World's Fair.

O'Brien told reporters EXPO 2017 in Ottawa could coincide with Canada's 150th birthday.

O'Brien says he has been speaking with Federal and Ontario officials about launching a bid for the World's Fair.
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The Mayor suggests EXPO could be a focal point for developing Ottawa's transportation and cultural infrastructure.

More news & commentary

Richard Bercuson: Bring on Expo 2017
When you come right down to it, Ottawa needs to host the 2017 world's fair. Even the mayor says so. Well, actually, it was his idea as he shared it with the public last week. There is no word yet if anyone who heard him suffered concussive injuries from excessive head-shaking.
Blake Batson: World’s Fair means World’s Fair
"Like the Mayor’s “Zero means zero” pledge, I’m not sure I am a fan of the World’s Fair idea either but if the Mayor puts in on the table, I think we should examine it thoughtfully, with an open mind."
Nathanr|ca: O'Brien wants to host 2017 world's fair
"In an attempt to bring world-class swagger to Ottawa, Mayor Larry O'Brien announced yesterday he plans to launch a bid to host the 2017 world's fair."