1. Have there been any negotiations between the government of Canada and the government of the United States concerning the construction of a railway through Canada to Alaska?
2. Have any surveys been made or authorized by the Canadian government in connection with such a railway?
1. There have been no formal negotiations, but informal discussions took place in September and October, 1942.
2. Yes, the Canadian government authorized the United States army engineers to make a survey in 1942.
1. What portion of the first transitional grant of $6,500,000 has been paid to the province of Newfoundland up to and including the 1st day of October, 1949?
2. What are the dates of payment?
1. Three-quarters.
2. $1,625,000 on April 6, 1949, July 2, 1949, and October 1, 1949.
Orders for Returns
1. Has the government of Canada yet entered into a tax agreement with the province of Newfoundland?
2. If so, what are the terms of the said agreement?
1. No, but an agreement is now under negotiation.
2. Answered by No. 1.
Mr. Browne (Si. John's Wesi):
What was the amount of money on deposit with the government of Canada by the province of Newfoundland on (a) April 1, 1949; (b) October 1, 1949; (c) wher.e are such moneys held?
Mr. Belzile:
(a) nil; (b) nil; (c) not applicable.
Mr. Browne (Si. John's Wesi):
What have been the revenues and expenditures of the operations of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs in Newfoundland during the six-month period ending September 30, 1949?
1. Does the government of the province of Quebec receive grants or other financial assistance from the federal government?
2. What federal departments are concerned in such assistance?
3. What does the said assistance represent for the year 1948?