Mr. Speaker, here are a few interesting facts. In March HRDC said it could not fund the sawmill application because it had zero money left. In July HRDC said, “Look, quit asking. We already told you, all the money has been spent”. In August the Prime Minister's personal representative let HRDC know that it would have to deal with him on the sawmill file. Shortly thereafter HRDC mysteriously came up with over $250,000 for the sawmill.
What is there about the Prime Minister's buddy that forces public servants to scramble to do his bidding?