However, you are responsible for controlling the purse strings. According to a PWGSC document, there are 450,000 surplus feet of space. If the total budget for office leasing is $3 billion per year and we apply the rule of three, it would mean that we're overpaying to the tune of $210 million per year. You may not be responsible for leasing operations, but you are the one paying the rent.
On June 20th, 2006. See this statement in context.