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[326] This report, prepared by the Sterling Wood Group Inc., concluded that the appropriate
course of action was a two phase approach. It recommended basically the same approach as would
be taken by the joint venturers in constructing the Watson Lake mill. It recommended construction
with used and reconditioned milling equipment. The primary markets suggested were Japan, Korea
and Taiwan. This report is dated April 21, 1997.
2010 FC 495 (CanLII)
[327] By July 1997, B.I.D. was interested in proceeding but had lingering concerns about the
availability of a wood supply. As a result, Mr. Brian Kerr scheduled a meeting with DIAND in
Whitehorse for the purpose of discussing wood supply.
[328] On July 13, 1997, Mr. Fehr wrote to Mr. Brian Kerr. This letter was entered as Exhibit D-
11, Tab 103. In this letter Mr. Fehr states,
…
I have reviewed your business plan with Keith and think your project
looks like it should proceed. As discussed before, I feel that L.P.L.
has too much past baggage to be the operating company. I believe it
to be wise to come up with a new name for the partnership we have
discussed. L.P.L. will be in joint venture or partnership with the
operating group and represented on the board of the operating
company based on its percentage of ownership.
…
We also have to seriously discuss a plan on how to ensure we will
have an adequate timber supply. So far, we have been relying on
your belief that there is a lack of competition up there. These
situations change quickly. We can help develop proposals to the
government to try and get more security. These things should be
happening prior to the construction of a sawmill as discussed before.
Hopefully before winter we can show the government some serious