Ottawa MP raises concerns about possible Parliament Hill game

The Ottawa Senators' dream of hosting an outdoor game on Parliament Hill in 2017 has some opposition.

While the imagery of the country's national sport being showcased at the iconic setting, with snowflakes gently falling as a multitude of joyous fans brave the cold winter elements to watch a good ol' hockey game paints a pretty picture, NDP MP Peter Julian has concerns over the logistics of it all.

"The idea, on the surface, is interesting, but there are some real broad concerns and those concerns need to be addressed, I think, before the idea could move forward," Julian said, according to Joanne Chianello of CBC News.

"The public may have some concerns about the possibility of taxpayers' money going to subsidize an event, where ticket prices are $300 or $400 a pop, which is certainly not accessible to most Canadian families," Julian added.

The Senators are pushing hard for the event, stating it would be a perfect celebration of the club's 25th anniversary, as well as the 150th anniversary of Canada itself.

However, Julian believes, one way or another, the spectacle would eventually cost the taxpayers.

"An event of this nature involves so many moving pieces, that it's quite likely that there will be some money coming from the taxpayer. So it would be helpful to know what exactly that amount is," Julian said.

"How much will taxpayers be paying for this symbolism?"

As it turns out, the Senators may face an uphill battle turning this concept into a reality.