Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Another last minute attempt to sweeten a bad deal

I agree with Councillor Clive Doucet’s views on the proposed move of the Ottawa Art Gallery to Lansdowne Park (Art gallery at Lansdowne idea a “buy-off” attempt: Doucet, Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen, May 12, 2010). This appears to be another ill thought out try at changing public perceptions of the Lansdowne Live proposal. It will be interesting to see the financial implications of this proposal and who will end up paying for it; the tax payers of Ottawa no doubt!

The basic facts have not changed; the Lansdowne Live proposal is a sole source deal that leaves the City of Ottawa carrying the long term risk. Look for more smoke and mirrors when this proposition comes to council this summer.

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