魁北克不顾批评,捍卫 $6.5M 总统杯补贴,因为它预计将吸引 45,000 名游客并为医疗保健产生 $71M。
Quebec defends $6.5M Presidents' Cup subsidy, despite criticism, as it expects to attract 45,000 tourists and generate $71M for healthcare.
魁北克政府正在为在皇家蒙特利尔高尔夫俱乐部举行的总统杯高尔夫锦标赛提供的 650 万美元补贴辩护,尽管遭到反对党的批评。
The Quebec government is defending a $6.5 million subsidy for the Presidents' Cup golf tournament at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, despite criticism from opposition parties.
旅游部长Caroline Proulx指出,预计这项活动将吸引45 000名游客,为保健部门创收7 100万美元。
Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx stated the event is expected to attract 45,000 tourists and generate $71 million for the healthcare sector.
批评者认为,如果出现创纪录的110亿美元的赤字,资金将更好地用于基本服务。
Critics argue the funds would be better utilized for essential services amid a record $11 billion deficit.