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month shortfall of wood. This email is found at Exhibit D-11, Tab 64 and again, referred to the fact
that SYFC needed a commitment from DIAND to meet timelines.
[452] By late December 1999, SYFC was critically concerned with the lack of action by DIAND
in moving the THA process forward. This is evident from the emails exchanged between SYFC and
the Department, up to and including December 30, 1999.
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F. 2000
[453] Mr. Kennedy replied to the December 30, 1999 email on January 4, 2000, on behalf of Ms.
Skaalid. Mr. Kennedy explained that DIAND staff did their best to meet the timelines to which it
committed. He also rejected the suggestion that timelines had been extended due to staff leave.
[454] At this time, the Department showed sensitivity to the concerns of SYFC and re-affirmed
the importance of the mill to the Department and to the Yukon economy. This is apparent from an
email dated January 4 th , entered as Exhibit D-81, Tab 166.
[455] By letter dated January 14, 2000, SYFC submitted its representations concerning the
proposed amendments to the Yukon Timber Regulations. This letter was written by Mr. Heit and
was entered as Exhibit D-11, Tab 66.
[456] In his letter Mr. Heit acknowledged the major differences in “both the values of the timber
as well as the costs of harvesting and lumber processing”. He suggested that the proposed