How Did We Get Here? Montreal’s Joël Robuchon Beef From Start to Finish | Eater Montreal

"Housed on Île Notre‑Dame and run by the crown corporation Loto‑Québec, the Casino de Montréal became the focal point of debate when it brought the L’Atelier concept to the site: critics such as Lesley Chesterman and other local chefs argued that using public gambling agency money to fund a high‑end foreign chef’s restaurant was an insensitive use of public funds, Loto‑Québec has largely refused to disclose detailed finances or grant interviews, and the finance minister’s mention of an $11 million price tag intensified public backlash even as the agency defended the project’s value." - Eater Staff