Actually the cost of construction, Madam Chair, is very similar on both sides of the river. What's different is the price of land. The price of land differs between the two sides of the river, but the construction costs are very much the same. This does translate into lower rental rates on the Quebec side, so generally there is anywhere from $2 to $3 a square foot difference between the two sides of the river.
On June 8th, 2006. See this statement in context.