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2009 Canadian National Exhibition a Big Success! and a Green One! 
The 2009 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) was certainly one to remember! Despite the shaky economy, more than 1.3 million people (1.32 million to be precise) streamed through the CNE gates over 18 days from August 21 to September 7.
A financial contribution from the Government of Canada that was confirmed in mid-July, made it possible at the last minute for the CNE to stage a number of additional special events including a keynote address by President Bill Clinton, an international friendly soccer match between Portugal’s Benfica SL and Scotland’s Celtic, to enhance all its Aerial Acrobatic and Ice Skating Shows with skating star Elvis Stojko and to host skate board wizard Tony Hawk at the FLOWRIDER Mobile Wave attraction for two days. The federal contribution also enabled the CNE to market these events in cities outside of the Greater Toronto Area, including Buffalo and Rochester, NY and Detroit, MI.
The fair got off to a terrific start with an enormous public response to the CNE’s $1.75 Opening Day admission (staged in celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the City of Toronto), sustained the momentum throughout the fair, and wound up on a high note with excellent Labour Day weekend weather and a spectacular 60th Anniversary Air Show featuring stellar aeronautic performers including the US Navy Blue Angels.
Overall, the Canadian National Exhibition can likely be cited as the “greenest” fair in North America having re-cycled 77.3% of solid waste (1,228,120 kg or 558, 236 lbs was diverted) during the 18 days of the 2009 fair.
Next year’s CNE takes place from August 20 to September 6, 2010.
The Fair 
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is an 18-day fair taking place every August concluding on Labour Day. Throughout the course of its 131 year history, the CNE has grown to be the largest annual fair in Canada and the fourth largest in North America attracting approximately 1.3 million visitors each year. On Monday, December 15, 2008 a leading industry web site: Matt's Carnival Warehouse named the Canadian National Exhibtion as the fourth largest fair in North America. Previously the fifth place contender, the CNE moved above the Los Angeles County Fair to win the fourth place spot. Based on overall annual attendance, the largest fair in North America is The Texas State Fair (2 million visitors) in Dallas; followed by the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (1.8 million); the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul (1.6 million); the Canadian National Exhibition (1.31 million) and the Los Angeles State Fair in Pomona (1.3 million) The Canadian National Exhibition takes place on 192 acres of Exhibition Place in Toronto. The CNE’s roots are in agriculture and this continues to be a strong component of the Fair which features a working farm and the Horse Show. Over time, the CNE has grown to include the highest level of Canadian and international performers.
Board of Directors & Corporate Information 
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is governed by the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) and its volunteer Board of Directors. The CNEA is governed and operated under the jurisdiction by the Canadian National Exhibition Association Act of 1983 as amended by the Statutes of Ontario in 1999 and the Province of Ontario Agricultural & Horticultural Organizations Act of 1988.
More Information:
Board of Directors 2009-2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Honourary President Section 1 - Municipal
Economic Impact Enigma Research Corp. Releases New Data 
A new Economic, Education and Social Benefits Study, conducted by Enigma Research Corporation reports that the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) generates an estimated $52.5 million for the City of Toronto and $71.4 million for the Province of Ontario each year. The Study also reveals that the 2008 CNE attracted more than 160,000 out-of-town visitors to the city, and that fair related hiring creates the equivalent of 579 full year jobs in the region. The national research initiative, which was commissioned by the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.), was conducted at 20 fairs of varying sizes throughout Canada in 2008. A total of 1200 people were interviewed during the 2008 Canadian National Exhibition alone. Other highlights of the research include: * Local Residents spent $45.7 million related to the CNE * The CNE is an important cultural and community tradition to attendees * Visitors recall and appreciate the support of the CNE’s Corporate Sponsors * Agriculture and farming heritage is important to attendees * The Fair provides attractive offerings for all ages The CNE works with several organizations including Festivals and Events Ontario, Tourism Toronto, Attractions Ontario, the American Bus Association (ABA) and the Ontario Motor Coach Association, to help promote tourism in the Greater Toronto Area and the Province of Ontario. The Canadian National Exhibition has been recognized by the American Bus Association (ABA) as an Internationally Known Event (IKE) in the ABA's Top 100 Events in North America for the year 2008. One of the many ways the CNE helps to boost the local economy is through job creation. The CNE hires approximately 1200 people starting in the spring of each year to assist in the planning and production of the annual fair. An additional 3500 people are hired during the Fair itself by CNE partners including Emergency Services, Toronto Police, Toronto Fire, food vendors, exhibitors and concessionaires. For many young people growing up in Toronto, the CNE is their first employment experience. For information on employment at the CNE, click here. With annual visitation of approximately 1.25 million people, the CNE gives companies an excellent venue to sell their wares and connect with their audiences face to face. Many corporate sponsors and over 700 exhibitors, including many Canadian and international businesses, contribute to the CNE.
Environmental Initiatives 
As a program of Exhibition Place, the CNE is committed to protecting and sustaining the environment. Its grounds are home to the first urban wind turbine in North America and the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration Project, a partnership with Hydrogenics Corporation. Each year, one day of the CNE is designated as Green Day. Showcasing the latest in environmental technology, CNE Green Day incorporates community activities and initiatives that illustrate how we can work to protect and sustain our planet.
Community at The EX 
The CNE celebrates community at every level and encourages community involvement in the fair. This is a community event. For over a century this has been Toronto’s summer celebration and is for many people a family tradition. Although the CNE began largely as an agricultural fair, it has developed into a unique family experience with something for everyone.
The EX in the Community 
Beyond the 18 days of fun, rides, games and shows each summer, the CNE is active in the community throughout the year, adding a little EXtra EXcitement to local events with its Community Events Team, and supporting local not-for-profit organizations through its Donations Program. The CNE also distributes 1.125 million free admission passes to school children 13 and under within its region, a tradition that has lasted for more than 80 years. We take great pride in our efforts to support and promote awareness of issues in the community such as child advocacy and environmental protection. Learn More:
Art at The EX 
The CNE has a long history of supporting the artistic community in Canada. We even had our own art galleries on site between 1902 and 1972. In 1965 and 1966, the CNE donated a total 340 pieces from its collection to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). This donation included works by such well known artists as J.E.H. MacDonald, Lawren Harris, A.Y. Jackson, A.J. Casson, Stanley E. Turner and Jean Gauguin and formed the base of what is now the AGO’s Canadian Collection. MacDonald, Harris, Jackson and Casson were all members of the famed Group of Seven.
In the Industry 
The CNE is not only active in and important to Toronto and surrounding areas, we are also a leader in the fair/event industry. The CNE is the largest and one of the longest running annual events in Canada and the fifth largest fair in North America.
History
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