For once I agree with Jack Layton. This is bizarre.
Health Canada has earmarked more than $1.2 million for its summit work. That includes assigning environmental health officers “to supervise food preparation areas and procedures to ensure that proper sanitation and food safety measures are respected,” a department spokesperson said.
[… while ]
Ten officials and tourism executives dialed in by conference call to defend the [fake lake] project.
“The media centre for us is a chance to showcase Muskoka. We’re really excited about it,” said Michael Lawley, executive director of Muskoka Tourism.
The government also provided a breakdown of the costs for the exhibit: $208,187 for the ‘northern oasis;’ $218,000 for a cafeteria area; $$292,000 for the cityscape; $147,000 for audio-visual; $398,000 for labour; and $407,000 for the design and consultation.
Fire them all. And then fire 20 more as a warning to others.