May 26, 2008

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 receives major funding support and announces honorary spokesperson

Calgary, Alberta - WorldSkills Calgary 2009 received a major boost today as Premier Ed Stelmach announced $24 million of funding support to held organize and stage the 40th WorldSkills Competition, taking place in Calgary from September 1-6, 2009.

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March 7, 2008

The Government of Canada supports Canada's young tradespeople as they show their skills at WorldSkills Calgary 2009

Calgary, Alberta – The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced funding of $13.4 million for the 2009 WorldSkills competition, to be held in Calgary.

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November 21, 2007

Calgary next to host international WorldSkills competition

Numazu City, Japan – The WorldSkills flag was officially turned over to Canada today before 3,000 spectators at the closing ceremonies of the 39th WorldSkills competition in Japan.

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November 17, 2007

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 unveils official mascots

Numazu City, Japan – WorldSkills Calgary 2009 unveiled its two official mascots today at the 39th WorldSkills Competition in Numazu City, Japan.

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November 5, 2007

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 to promote Calgary event at the 39th WorldSkills Competition in Shizuoka, Japan

Calgary, Alberta – To prepare for hosting the 40th WorldSkills Competition, WorldSkills Calgary 2009 is sending representatives to Shizuoka, Japan from November 14th to 21st. Facilitated by the WorldSkills International's Observer Program for future hosts, this will also provide a chance to promote the city and generate excitement surrounding the 2009 Competition in Calgary. Shizuoka represents the final WorldSkills Competition before Calgary welcomes the world.

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November 2, 2007

Pre-event Economic Impact Study reveals WorldSkills Calgary 2009 may bring $82.5 million to Calgary as host city

Calgary, Alberta – WorldSkills Calgary 2009 has released details on a Pre-event Economic Impact Study commissioned by the Calgary Host Committee. Based on current operating budgets, the city could see up to $82.5 million injected into the economy as a direct result of hosting the WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Competition. Projections include $15.8 million in visitor expenditures and $55 million in operating expenditures.

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February 21, 2007

Countdown to WorldSkills Calgary 2009 kicks off with launch of new website

Calgary, Alberta – Today, WorldSkills Calgary 2009 launched a new website (available at www.worldskills2009.com) during the second annual "Skills on the Hill" event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to showcase the upcoming 2009 WorldSkills Competition in Calgary set for September 2009. The original website, which was designed three years ago and used to win the bid to host the competition in Calgary, has been revamped to provide more comprehensive information regarding:

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