For example the 1976 Olympic in Montreal have ended up costing tax payers almost CAD $1.5 billion over the 30 year period since the Games ( Beacon , 2006 ) .
This could be a trap for many cities as the Games are not guaranteed to bring such benefits .
The 1976 Olympic in Montreal have ended up costing tax payers almost CAD $1.5 billion over the 30 year period since the Games ( Beacon , 2006 ) .
This could be a trap for many cities as the Games are not guaranteed to bring such benefits .