Could you see Montreal, Quebec Canada hosting the Summer Olympics again in the future?

Question

Montreal was the host of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games and are considering a bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Answer 1

It's possible. But they'd have to show how they'd improve upon the results of the '76 games, which were a financial disaster for Montreal. Plus, since these games were boycotted, there's a legacy of disrepute that some nations may still harbor.

Montreal saw the 1976 games as a chance to build on its world prestige that was first developed during the 1967 World's Fair, known as Expo 67 on Canada's centennial.

Montreal massively overspent on the Olympics, following Mayor Jean Drapeau's adage, "The Olympics can no more lose money than a man can have a baby". However, with rampant corruption, and lack of financial controls, Montreal did indeed lose money, over $2 billion dollars (US), when it was all said and done. Only as of early 2006 had Montreal finished paying its Olympic debt.

Answer 2

I doubt it, mainly because of the huge debt that Montreal ran up hosting the 1976 games. Even though it'll have been fourty years since then by the time the Games begin, the IOC tend to have long memories about these things.

Besides, Los Angeles looks like they'll put in a bid too, and Montreal would be hardpressed to beat a Tinseltown bid, especially after the success L.A. had in 1984 hosting the Games.

Answer 3

Nah! Without my glasses I can't even see past my elbow. With my glasses, there is no way I can see all the way to Montreal to watch the olympics.

Answer 4

I hardly see that happening. The last time it happened, Montreal had a huge deficit. If it's going to happen, it's not going to anytime soon.

Answer 5

yeah...probably. Canada is hosting it in 2010. Is that th right year?

Answer 6

yeah

Answer 7

sure why not

Answer 8

umm.. sure.