Ottawa

Also, sound economic reasoning

Veteran Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn explains why the federal government is interested in the return of an NHL franchise to Quebec City.

“As MPs, we cannot ignore the wishes of the population that wants the Nordiques to return,” he said in an interview. “In addition, our political formation, the Conservative Party, has received important support in Quebec City.”

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