I don't see much difference between the proposals from a financial perspective. Vancouver is offering $25 per player less to the CFC than Quebec or Windsor. Vancouver and Windsor are charging a $25 lower entry fee than Quebec. These are trivial differences and in fact I expect that the Vancouver team will be able to do a little better than the current proposal once they get the go ahead and start gathering sponsorships and negotiating for the playing site.
More importantly, this is a national event that needs to move around the country and it is not Quebec or Windsor's turn to hold it.
The CYCC plays an important role in promoting junior chess in the various regions of Canada. Vancouver needs the event for that reason.
I also believe that the Vancouver team has the experience and energy to run the 2016 CYCC, just as they did in 2012.
Paul Leblanc
Treasurer, Chess Foundation of Canada
CFC Voting Member