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This logo was developed for the 2001 Summit of the Americas that was hosted by Canada in Quebec City. The logo was developed to convey a specific set of "messages" concerning Canada and our relationship with the Americas: The vertical bands flowing through the continents represent the north-south corridors of culture, people and trade that we are working towards by strengthening our relationship with the peoples of the hemisphere. The prominent position of the Canadian maple leaf at the top of the design shows both that Canada is the host of the Summit and its related activities, and that the 21st century is Canada's century in the Hemisphere: we have an important role to play in the Americas.
What does the logo represent? The four colours indicate the four main languages spoken throughout the hemisphere: blue (French); red (English); gold (Spanish); and green (Portuguese). That all four appear in both north and south America symbolizes both the widespread use of English and French in the south, and the growing interest among Canadians to learn about Latin American and Caribbean culture. The "arms" that embrace the hemisphere symbolize the sense of common purpose, the foundation of shared values, and the belief that each nation has a stake in the well-being of the others - in short, the concept of "La gran familia".
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