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City, B.C., First Nations push to save Whitecaps
Joint statement released after high-level meeting at Fairmont Pacific Rim to keep MLS team in Vancouver
Following a significant meeting at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel on Wednesday, government representatives from three levels, local First Nations groups, FIFA, and Whitecaps ownership released a joint statement. The effort aims to improve the game-day economic model at BC Place and keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver. Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani were among the notable attendees.