Not sure how the oil sands are comparable. The are a known money maker in terms of tax revenue. A new rink, not so much.
Also, huge difference between walking away from a bad deal, or writing off a bad debt for whatever reason. I mean I know we got nothing out of it as taxpayers, but there is still a difference.
Fact is Katz is the only one benefiting from the Edmonton Oilers in terms of making money, and as a result only HE should pay for the new building.
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