What was the full decision-making process that led the command at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier to consider closing down entirely downhill skiing at the Castor Centre; and in regard to this: ( a ) from what budget envelope were the funds for construction and development of the infrastructures at the Castor alpine ski centre originally taken; ( b ) from what budget envelope were the funds used to operate the Centre (e.g. electricity, heating) taken; ( c ) how and when was the public, both military and civilian, consulted, and using what sampling; ( d ) what recommendations were considered to avoid the decision to close; and ( e ) at what point did the Minister of National Defence endorse the decision?
In the House of Commons on June 7th, 2002. See this statement in context.