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acquaintance with Mr. Gartshore’s family, although he gave a grudging acknowledgement that
indeed he knew Mr. Gartshore’s father.
[274] Mr. Gartshore testified that the Irwin family and the Gartshore family were friends. He
stated Mr. Irwin was his father’s lawyer and that his sister lived next door to the Irwin family. He
also testified that Mrs. Irwin came over and greeted him, apparently recognizing Mr. Gartshore from
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Sault Ste. Marie.
[275] Mr. Bourgh, Mr. Staffen and Mr. Gartshore testified that they met Minister Irwin and his
special assistant, Mr. Jim Doughty at the Gold Show. A copy of the business proposal was provided
to Mr. Doughty. Although Mr. Doughty testified that it was his practice to relay any materials
received to the Regional Office, Mr. Ivanski testified that he did not receive any material from Mr.
Doughty relating to the LPL proposal, following the Gold Show.
[276] Mr. Bourgh made notes about his attendance at the Gold Show. Although these notes were
written on diary pages dated June 6 th , 7 th and 8 th , there is no doubt that he attended the Gold Show,
met Minister Irwin and Mr. Doughty, and that this meeting occurred around May 18, 1996, the
dates specified in the press release that was prepared by Mr. Gartshore.
[277] Mr. Bourgh testified that Mr. Gartshore arranged a meeting with Minister Irwin and his
special assistant for economic development at the Gold Show. His evidence was that the proposal
was explained to the Minister. Mr. Bourgh says that the Minister was told that the mill would