Q&A

Anron asked useless question about staff time spent on this issue. Woodsworth asking about MMA criminality, but City Manager Penny Ballem states that out of date stautes are bound to be surpassed by societal progress (paraphrased). Ballem says it is a pilot and trial, but she is willing to proceed with best practices in place and also the indemnity clause. Woodsworth worries about concussion liability, but check out my Part 2 of the MMA series (a link posted yesterday) that details the minute risk compared to things like cheerleading. Ballem references snowboarding as much more risky for the head, speaking as a physician. Woodsworth is totally off base with this one, as city stats show that concussion risk compared to boxing is about one third. Rick McKenna from VPD up to answer Deal’s question about underground fights, one of which was shut down just a week after the Edgewater event. VPD rep wants city to get into the sanctioning business to make the fighting industry in this city above board. Reimer asking about indemnity – injuries, crowd control – what is the level of the indemnity? Ballem says they are experts on indemnification, but there are many considerations to factor in before a specific amount can be identified. Meggs asks about AG letter – Bill C-31 introduced by feds in May, but cannot fing text of bill. Hammill says that it had to do with amateur, not pros. Chow asks about increase of risks if it takes place in city facility. Ballem answers, but still needs to talk internally with with facilities like the PNE Coliseum.