The increase in the maximum capacity in large amphitheatres could cause long waiting times at the entrance due to the vaccination passport. Both the Bell Center in Montreal and the Videotron Center in Quebec, however, we do not believe that this will be a major issue as long as the population works together.
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“We are already well established,” says the senior vice-president of public affairs and communications of the Canadiens, Paul Wilson. We have super efficient staff and I don’t think that will be an issue. It is obvious that ideally, we will ask people to come to the amphitheater earlier, but I think that is already happening naturally. It’s already ingrained in popular culture. “
Same story on the other side of Highway 20.
“For sports activities at the Videotron Center, we ask people not to show up 15 or 20 minutes before the start of the event,” says Quebecor Sports and Entertainment Group COO, Martin Tremblay. It is certain that entering the stadium will be longer, but we trust people. We have added staff and our experience last year in presenting President’s Cup matches will ensure that everything goes smoothly. “
NO DEADLINE
On the CF Montreal side, the doors will open two hours before the start of the matches to allow time for all spectators to reach their seats before the first whistle blows.
“We have been putting the vaccine passport in place since September 11 and things are going really well, there is no delay,” says the team’s communications manager, Patrick Vallée. Until now, and until October 8, Stade Saputo can accommodate a maximum of 13,500 spectators. The maximum capacity of the CF Montreal home is 19,619.
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“Now what we understand is that only people who are doubly vaccinated will be able to come to our events. It’s perfect. Now, maybe that will be a further encouragement for people to go for the vaccine. On our side, that makes our management easier. “
– the president of the GYM group, Yvon Michel.
“We are obviously very happy with the government’s decision to allow us to operate at full capacity again. Needless to say, this is great news for all of the culture, entertainment and sports industries that have been hit hard by the pandemic. We are very anxious to find the spectators in our rooms and we will make sure to maintain standards of excellence in terms of sanitary measures in order to ensure a return to normal in safety. “
– President, Sports and Entertainment of Groupe CH, France Margaret Bélanger.
“With the good news we have just had, we hope that our spectators will come back to our arenas in large numbers to encourage the players. What is interesting for them is knowing that it will be done in a very secure environment. “
– the commissioner of the QMJHL, Gilles Courteau.
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