{jathumbnail off} The Harper government and Conservatives are looking at raiding the $1B Public-Private Partnerships Canada (P3) Fund to help build stadiums and arenas across the county, including a new Quebec City arena, but there’s one huge obstacle: the legislation setting up the fund specifically prohibits its use for pro-sports facilities. That’s a huge obstacle, […]
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Quebec City ready to move ahead without federal arena aid
{jathumbnail off} With it looking increasingly unlikely the federal government will step in with financial aid for a new Quebec City arena, city and provincial officials say they’re ready to move ahead with a backup financial plan. No word on exactly what’s entailed with the backup financial plan, though it’s most likely related to an […]
Harper: No federal funding of arenas — unless Olympics are involved
{jathumbnail off} Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper once again spoke out against federal funding of a new arena in Quebec City, saying that traditionally arenas have been under the purview of local government and the private sector — but left open a loophole for any arena built as part of an Olympic bid. Harper’s position […]
