Information & Ethics committee  It delays the projects.

Information & Ethics committee  The funding we receive comes from Canadian taxpayers. We understand that. With the money we are given, we do as much as we can, but it isn't enough. More should be invested in maintaining assets.

Information & Ethics committee  First, I would like to make it clear that we submit a business plan to the government every year, in which all the projects that we plan to develop or implement are listed and described. So the government is aware of all our projects, through our business plan. Second, seven re

Information & Ethics committee  I feel that it is crucial for me and my colleagues to look for inspiration elsewhere and to establish connections and networks. That is how we have managed to sell exhibits to other Canadian institutions.

Information & Ethics committee  I reported the expenses to our board of directors and the expenses were signed off by my chairs. Mr. Coderre, I will concede that we have been going through a period of major restraint since 2010.

Information & Ethics committee  This mission took place in 2008-2009. Since 2010, the government has asked us to keep our budget in check. So we have cut our expenses significantly and we have restructured our staff considerably. In fact, we have reduced our staff by 10%. We have taken responsible action in ord

Information & Ethics committee  That falls under my duties. I am responsible for conducting interviews and selecting candidates. I then submit the nominations to our audit committee for approval and, obviously, also to our board of directors.

Information & Ethics committee  When we hired him, we looked at the results of Richard Tardif in similar positions. We were convinced he was the best candidate. After all, Richard Tardif had worked as an accountant for the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, for Telefilm Canada, which is a major Canadian c

Information & Ethics committee  Our accounts and our financial statements are audited by the Auditor General of Canada. The role of our accountant, or financial officer, has to do with management. The executive provides the statements in the annual reports. From that point of view, I agree that it is important

Information & Ethics committee  The purpose of the trip was to go see the development of similar ferry terminals, because we are working on a ferry terminal project. I was also going to see urban spaces and landscaping, as well as recreational boating facilities, because we had a project to renew our facilities

Information & Ethics committee  Mr. Chair, this 10-day mission was duly approved and it included two days of travel. The mission consisted of a visit to the sites and facilities of interest to the Old Port of Montréal Corporation. In terms of the planning of international ferry terminals, we have a project with

Information & Ethics committee  The expenses and travel costs are in compliance with the Treasury Board guidelines We often receive missions like that at the Old Port of Montréal Corporation. We share a great deal of our expertise, we welcome people and we provide them with information about our site. It is qui

Information & Ethics committee  Mr. Chair, let me clarify that the amount is $12,000 per year, or $1,000 per month. As you know, it is taxable at the maximum rate, and the allowance is to cover my car costs when I travel on behalf of the Old Port of Montréal Corporation.

Information & Ethics committee  In November 2000.

Information & Ethics committee  No, it was in 2000.