The Love of the Game or the Love of Votes? – Progressive Bloggers // Blogues progressistes

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Today, controversy surrounds PM Stephen Harper as rumors are circulating in Ottawa about the federal government possibly giving the province of Quebec money to build a new arena in Quebec City. The debate will rage on, as many people doubt that taxpayer money should not be spent on private commercial industries. However it is clear that the Conservatives would love to increase their approval rating in Quebec, as would all the other parties. Is this a case of trying to buy off Quebec in exchange for votes or will it be Harper’s love of the sport that drives his actions? Either way, nothing is imminent on the front of moving a NHL franchise back to Quebec City and it would be a long process in order to do so. It can be concluded though, that as the approval rating for Conservatives has the potential to rise amongst Nordiques fans it could drop amongst fans of the Montreal Canadiens.

Taxpayers may be torn across the nation. Should taxpayer money be used to help build this arena. Many hockey fans would love to see a seventh team in Canada in the modern NHL. With rumors of moves back to Winnipeg and Hamilton in recent years to go along with the rumors of the Quebec City return, many Canadians have flirted with the idea. One thing remains clear: Canada deserves another NHL team. Although at what cost are Canadians willing to pay for the team.

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