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[414] A briefing note, dated April 2, 1999 was prepared for a meeting that was also scheduled for
April 7 th , between SYFC and the Minister of Industry. The background section in this briefing note,
entered as Exhibit D-81, Tab 229, indicated that the author of the briefing note had received a
“backgrounder” on SYFC from the Regional Office. The briefing note alleged that SYFC had
frequently changed management and had difficulty surviving over the past “15 to 20 years”.
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[415] This description of SYFC is unfounded in fact. I note that this briefing note was provided
from the files of Mr. Fillmore. I also note that while the briefing note indicates that there were
attachments, none were provided to the Court.
[416] Also in preparation for the meeting, Ms. Guscott sent an email to Mr. Beaubier in Ottawa.
This email was entered as Exhibit P-80, Tab 48. Ms. Guscott was not truthful with respect to the
development of the mill and the consultation that occurred with the Regional Office before
proceeding to construction. She also admitted in this document that there were delays in the CTP
process but attempted to shift the blame for the shortfall in timber supply to the mill.
[417] Further meeting preparation came by way of “talking points” for the ADM. These points
were sent by an internal DIAND email that was entered as Exhibit P-79, Tab 143. These talking
points disclose that DIAND intended to provide long-term and secure tenure to industry that has
made a capital investment.