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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
n=1145
Weighted to reflect gender, age and region of Calgary population according to Stats Canada
This online survey utilizes a representative but non-random sample, therefore margin of
error is not applicable. However, a probability sample of this size would yield a margin of
error of +/- 2.9 percentage points at a 95% confidence interval
Since June and the recent September Surprise by the Flames, the publics views on a new arena have
shifted notably in some respects, however there is still considerable public resistance to significant tax
dollars being invested.
Fully 63% of Calgary voters say they support the idea of building a new NHL arena in Calgary (up
4-points from June)
HOWEVER, there is not a lot of movement in terms of public acceptance of different types of support The
City could offer to a new facility:
Land, a loan (with interest), revenue sharing or really anything that doesnt impact taxes are options
which large majorities of Calgarians support
The public are somewhat more supportive of some sort of financial recognition of the contribution the
Flames make to Calgary than they have been in the past, however, this is still a very divisive notion
Any funding arrangement which can be linked to tax increases will still have a high degree of public
push-back
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PUBLIC APPROVAL OF NEW ARENA DEVELOPMENT IN
CALGARY
Recently there has been a lot of news about the possibility of a new arena being built in Calgary to replace the Saddledome.
This arena would be a major event centre for things like concerts, and a new home for the Calgary Flames, Hitmen and Roughnecks.
Generally speaking, do you personally support or oppose building a new arena in Calgary?
% Calgarians
There are a variety of ways that The City could participate in the development of a new arena.
Would you say that you personally would approve or disapprove of The City participating in each of the following ways?
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Unsure Net
Approval
73% 19%
Contributing City-owned land
as a site for the arena 29% 44% 11% 8% 8% +54
70% 21%
Providing a loan for the arena, if the
loan had to be paid back w/interest 22% 48% 12% 9% 9% +49
68% 23%
Any sort of financial arrangement,
if it doesnt increase your taxes 27% 41% 14% 9% 9% +45
68% 23%
Providing a significant financial
contribution if The City would 24% 44% 13% 10% 9% +45
receive a share of future revenue
44% 47%
Providing a significant financial
contribution - economic activity from 15% 29% 22% 25% 9% -3
new arena benefits the community
41% 51%
Providing an interest-free
loan for the arena 13% 28% 25% 26% 8% -10
24% 68%
Any sort of financial arrangement
even if it does increase your taxes 7% 17% 26% 43% 7% -44
% Calgarians
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