The character of the Canada Games has changed little since the first torch was lit in 1967. The event itself, however, has changed significantly, and has grown in size, scope, complexity and cost. With 16 sports on the program, the August 2005 games in Regina, Saskatchewan, proved to be the biggest yet, with close to 12,000 visitors. There is a great deal at stake in organizing a successful event; organizers must negotiate three levels of government funding, marketing contracts and stakeholder relationships. In addition, organizers must coordinate: B long-term capital projects; multiple budgets; venue retrofits; and accommodations for more than 4,500 athletes and staff