Mr. Greg Rapier at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On March 3rd, 2009. See this statement in context.

March 3rd, 2009 / 12:10 p.m.

Co-Chair, Canadian Furniture Task Group, Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA)

No, the standing offers initially must be awarded to the manufacturers of the goods, and only if a manufacturer's product qualifies can the aboriginal entity receive a standing offer, which must contain the same terms and conditions as the manufacturers'.

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