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[129] Mr. Irwin testified about the mandate of DIAND in the Yukon Territory, including
economic development, his understanding of the Yukon forest industry, his communication
practices as Minister, and the roles of the Minister and his assistant.
[130] In addition, Mr. Irwin gave testimony on, among other things, the meeting in Dawson City
and the correspondence that he, and his Department, had with LPL.
2010 FC 495 (CanLII)
[131] The second witness called by the Defendant was Mr. James Doughty. Like Mr. Irwin, he is
originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He was appointed special assistant to Mr. Irwin in 1994
and testified that he was hired to assist on economic development within the northern development
portfolio in DIAND. He said that his work was mainly with aboriginal groups, consisting of receipt
of proposals and ensuring that the “paperwork” went to the right person, whether it was an ADM or
RDG.
[132] Mr. Doughty testified that he had no recollection of involvement with the Department’s
forestry files.
[133] He also accompanied Mr. Irwin on trips. In those circumstances, his primary duty was to
make sure that the Minister was “looked after”.