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MONTREAL -- The federal government is quashing speculation it might use gas-tax revenues to help cities build hockey arenas.

A key cabinet minister shot down the suggestion, floated this week in Ottawa, that federal gas-tax guidelines could be expanded to help fund sports infrastructure.

The announcement from Transport Minister Chuck Strahl comes one day after Quebec City announced plans to build a new NHL-style arena -- with or without federal help.