Mr. Gordon:

That is the intention.

Mr. Gordon:

Our new hotel in Montreal is in

the centre of the city and within 500 miles of it are nearly 53 million people; and we know from investigation there will be very intense interest in using the convention facilities of this hotel.

And again later:

Mr. Gordon:

Yes.

Subsequently, following a question asked by the hon. member for Greenwood (Mr. Macdonnell) about the inadequacy of convention facilities in Montreal:

Mr. Gordon:

I am positive that the hotel will

stand on its own merits.

Later, in general discussion concerning the business prospects and future operation of the hotel:

Mr. Gordon:

Our committee which considered

the suggestion for this hotel came to the conclusion there would be a high degree of occupancy.

Then a little later on, following a question regarding the name which had not yet been decided and the probable opening date, the hon. member for Peterborough (Mr. Fraser) asked the following question:

Is it to be all your development?