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troutman · 06-08-2011, 10:17 AM

Charest plot twist: No vote on arena bill

http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...415/story.html

In a new twist in the Quebec National Assembly psychodrama over Quebec City’s proposed new hockey arena, Premier Jean Charest announced Tuesday that retroactive legislation to make legal a management agreement, giving Quebecor Media Inc. naming rights to the $400-million facility, will not be voted on until the fall.

The premier’s decision came too late for the Parti Québécois, which lost four of its most talented MNAs after stormy party discussions over Bill 204, granting legal immunity to the management agreement.

Charest said he did not know what impact the delay would have on the deal.

“Mr. Labeaume and Mr. Péladeau will have to determine what that course of action will be,” Charest said.

Labeaume made a brief statement saying he was disappointed with the premier's decision.

In a news release, Quebecor said the prospect that the agreement could be contested in the courts does not ensure "optimal conditions for the return of National Hockey League team to Quebec City" and could mean additional delays

Quebec arena: What’s the fuss? Who would benefit? Is a special bill needed?

http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...850/story.html

06-08-2011, 10:17 AM	#36
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Charest plot twist: No vote on arena bill http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...415/story.html In a new twist in the Quebec National Assembly psychodrama over Quebec City’s proposed new hockey arena, Premier Jean Charest announced Tuesday that retroactive legislation to make legal a management agreement, giving Quebecor Media Inc. naming rights to the $400-million facility, will not be voted on until the fall. The premier’s decision came too late for the Parti Québécois, which lost four of its most talented MNAs after stormy party discussions over Bill 204, granting legal immunity to the management agreement. Charest said he did not know what impact the delay would have on the deal. “Mr. Labeaume and Mr. Péladeau will have to determine what that course of action will be,” Charest said. Labeaume made a brief statement saying he was disappointed with the premier's decision. In a news release, Quebecor said the prospect that the agreement could be contested in the courts does not ensure "optimal conditions for the return of National Hockey League team to Quebec City" and could mean additional delays Quebec arena: What’s the fuss? Who would benefit? Is a special bill needed? http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...850/story.html Last edited by troutman; 06-08-2011 at 10:19 AM.