Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have some questions with respect to the Yellowknife office space plan in relationship to a lease that was signed regarding the Lahm Ridge Tower. The chronology of this, Mr. Chairman, dates back to January 1997. Between January and August a variety of discussion papers were developed and various deputy ministers were briefed on the office plan. Then, in July the Yellowknife office space plan was agreed to by all deputy ministers. I feel it would be reasonable to suggest that some or all of the deputy ministers consulted their Ministers with regard to the office plan. My point being, with respect to a certain item, Mr. Chairman, is on August 1, 1997, the regional superintendent of Public Works and Services and the owner of the Lahm Ridge Tower, at that time, signed off a letter of intent to renew the lease. Through previous questions asked in this House, it was also known at that time that the previous owner intended to sell the building to new owners. On August 6, 1997, sorry, the letter stated, according to the information we have received, that the letter outlines detail under which the government was prepared to extend the lease. That was an item dated August 6th. On August 14th, Mr. Chairman, the Executive Council approved, in principle, the Yellowknife office space plan. Mr. Lovely stated on Friday that his Minister was never briefed on this, but, obviously, on August 14th his Minister was, for sure, briefed on this because that is when the Executive Council of this government gave approval in principle to it. The lease was not signed off at that point. It was only a letter of intent. Therefore, the Ministers were aware that the lease was to be signed and that lease was not signed until the end of September. Am I correct in my facts on that so far? Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 16th, 1998
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