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[396] These documents were created for the benefit of DIAND Headquarters in Ottawa. This
document is part of a course of conduct taken by DIAND staff at the Regional Office, to cast the
joint venture in a bad light to the Departmental Headquarters.
[397] An exchange of letters occurred at this time concerning the failure of DIAND to meet the
timelines to which it had committed. These letters were entered as Exhibit D-61; Exhibit D-62;
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Exhibit D-63; and Exhibit D-64.
[398] In a letter dated February 16 th from EnerVest to LPL, EnerVest expressed concern about the
security of tenure. If the mill could get its own secure long-term THA, EnerVest was confident that
$14,000,000 for Phase 2 could be raised.
[399] More meetings occurred throughout this period between the Regional Office and SYFC.
[400] On February 25 th , Ms. Clark corresponded with Alan Chisholm of HRDC, advising of some
changes to the original plan of the continuing intention of SYFC to operate the mill at Watson Lake.
At this time, SYFC was looking for further funding from the TJF. This letter was entered as Exhibit
D-81, Tab 480. She advised that the mill was shutdown in December as a result of fibre shortage
and that the shortage was due to delays by DIAND in approving permits for the suppliers of SYFC.
[401] Additional funding from the TJF was provided in excess of $100,000 to assist with the reopening
of the mill.