"We are excited to play a role in helping share the Olympic and Paralympic experience with all Canadians and the world," said Hal Kvisle, TransCanada's Chief Executive Officer. "Our sponsorship demonstrates our commitment to excellence as a Canadian company, and that commitment extends to playing a role in the success of world-class events held here in Canada."
The deal gives TransCanada Official Supplier sponsorship rights to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. TransCanada’s financial contribution will also designate TransCanada as the Official Supplier for the Canadian Olympic Team competing in Beijing in 2008, Vancouver in 2010 and London in 2012.
VANOC’s Official Supporters include Air Canada, 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 Birks, Dow Canada, EPCOR, Haworth Canada, Nortel, Vincor Canada, Weston Bakeries and Workopolis.
