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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
They went to the Olympics, a massive gathering of international dignitaries, as a way to sell Alberta, noted for its perceived "Evil Oil Sands", as more than just the "Evil Oil Sands", to dispel some of the notions about them and to in general promote Alberta for investment and tourism. Pretty sure Mayor Robinson from Vancouver also undertook a trip to London for the Olympics to promote the city (bizarely odd considering they hosted an Olympics not too long ago)
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How is this odd? You just said there were international dignitaries at these events. I bet Mayor Robinson wanted to meet with those types as well.