When I say “negotiated”, I mean negotiated with the vendors or the landlords of that space. It's the normal contracting process. They would issue tenders or requests for proposals. Potential landlords would bid and a selection would be made.
November 15th, 2007 / 4:50 p.m.
Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Commissioner, Finance and Administration Branch, Canada Revenue Agency
When I say “negotiated”, I mean negotiated with the vendors or the landlords of that space. It's the normal contracting process. They would issue tenders or requests for proposals. Potential landlords would bid and a selection would be made.
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