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May 20, 1914

DEBATES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS OF THE DOMINION OF CANADA THIRD SESSION-TWELFTH PARLIAMENT 4-5 GEORGE V., 1914 VOL. CXVII.

COMPRISING THE PERIOD FROM THE TWENTIETH DAY OF MAY TO THE TWELFTH DAY OF JUNE, INCLUSIVE.

PKINTKDJBY J. dk L. TACHE, PRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY 1914

CANAD .V

House of Commons Debates

OFFICIAL REPORT-REVISED EDITION

Speaker : Hon. Thomas Simpson Spkoui.e. Wednesday, May 20, 1914.

QUESTIONS.

(Questions answered orally are indicated by an asterisk.)

EMPLOYMENT OF MR. LETENDRE.

iMr. BROUILLARD: 1. Is a young man named Letendre, at present employed in the engineer's office of the Public Works Department at Rimouskr? 2. If so, how long has he been employed and in what capacity, what is his salary and who recommended him? If not, when did he leave that service and why?
CON

Mr. ROGERS: (Minister of Public Works)

Conservative (1867-1942)
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. Yes.

2. In 1913, was appointed as a summer student at $75 a month on recommendation of Mr. Boulay, M.P., and on 22nd of November, 1913, was appointed as junior assistant engineer at a salary of $1,080 a year on recommendation of Hon. Mr. Pelletier.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   EMPLOYMENT OF MR. LETENDRE.
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ST. ROMUALD POST OFFICE SITE.

LIB

Mr. BOURASSA:

Liberal
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1. Is it the intention of the Government to purchase from Mr. Henri Lagueux, of St. Romua'd, a site for a post office in the parish of St. Romuald?

2. (a) If so, where is the land situated, what will its area be and (b) what price is the Government going to pay for it?

3. Is the Government aware that the property the said Henri Lagueux offers to the Government is said to be part of a lot of 25 acres that has recently been bought for $10,500?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   ST. ROMUALD POST OFFICE SITE.
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CON

Mr. ROGERS: (Minister of Public Works)

Conservative (1867-1942)
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. Yes.

2. (a) North corner of lot 307, fronting 110 feet on Main street by a depth of 110 feet on the northeast side, and 125 feet on

the southwest side, (b) lot and building have been purchased for $6,000.

3. No, but the department is aware that this lot and part of lot 304 were purchased for the sum of $10,500.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   ST. ROMUALD POST OFFICE SITE.
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CARLETON AND POINTE BOURQUE MAIL SERVICE.

LIB

Mr. MARGIL:

Liberal
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1. Has a new mail contract been made for the mails between Carleton Quebec railway station, Carleton, Carleton Center and Points Bourque?

2. Who is the contractor, and what amount is being paid?

3. Were tenders called for? If not, why not?

4. Was the contractor the lowest tenderer?

5. What was the amount of his tender, and of other tenders, if any were received?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   CARLETON AND POINTE BOURQUE MAIL SERVICE.
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CON

Louis-Philippe Pelletier (Postmaster General)

Conservative (1867-1942)
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

Mr. PELLETIER:

These mail services

have for some time been performed temporarily under two agreements. The department is now endeavouring to have them performed under one contract but the arrangements have not been completed.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   CARLETON AND POINTE BOURQUE MAIL SERVICE.
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RIGAUD POST OFFICE.

LIB

Mr. BOYER:

Liberal
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1. What amount was paid to A. E. Mont-petit for the installation of the clock and bell at the Rigaud post office building?

2. Were any other persons paid any sums of money for the same purpose?

3. Was any official authorized by the Government to look after that clock?

4. If so, what is the name of that official, and the salary attached to the position?

5. If not, who has charge of that clock at present, and what is his salary?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   RIGAUD POST OFFICE.
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May 20, 1914