I am informed as follows:
(a) In so far as Human Resources Development Canada, HRDC, is concerned only one agreement was contracted with one of the companies mentioned above. HRDC has contracted with Scotia Rainbow, under the transitional jobs fund program. HRDC contributed $2 million for the fiscal year covering the period of April 1, 1998 to March 31, 1999.
(b) In July 1998, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, ACOA, made an offer of a $1 million repayable contribution for the establishment of Scotia Rainbow. In February 1999, ACOA offered a $150,000 loan to Liscot Enterprises of Pictou County to assist in the construction of an additional building and the purchase of equipment. Subsequent to the offer being accepted, Liscot Enterprises was purchased by Scotia Rainbow Incorporated and the letter of offer was amended to include both companies.
(c) No.
(d) In September 1999, Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, ECBC, offered an $800,000 conditional interest subsidy to Scotia Rainbow for a period of five years for an expansion project and ACOA offered a $500,000 repayable contribution for the same project.
(e) No.
(f) No.