Mr. François Guimont at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On May 28th, 2009. See this statement in context.

May 28th, 2009 / 12:45 p.m.

Deputy Minister, Department of Public Works and Government Services

I will let Mr. McGrath tell you how the policy came about and what it covers in a couple of moments.

Here is my second point. We want to see the ratio of 77:23 change to 75:25. That is the policy, absolutely, and we have a plan. Between now and 2012-2013, in light of the fact that two new buildings are to be built in the Outaouais, we should be able to reach the 75:25 ratio. If I recall correctly, we are at about 24%.

I will now let Mr. McGrath explain the policy underlying the 75:25 ratio. It is not a policy which Public Works and Government Services Canada can vary; I have to carry out the policy.

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