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Originally Posted by liamenator
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CSEC's play worked, and they make out like bandits here. I am happy there will be a new rink, but the last deal was so much better for the city.
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The way I see it, previous City leaders (edit - including Gondek) blew it. Scored a few political points in the short term but eventually the city needs the event centre and is fortunate to receive $750 million from tenant over 35 years. Would have saved a lot of money if they hadn't played "chicken" with this file.
On the other hand, provincial money for the expanded scope is saving grace for the current city leaders so they can save face.