The taxpayers of Canada are not responsible for the cleanup of the Sir John Carling Building site.

 Condominium builders and the Ottawa Hospital Corporation will have to find the $11 million dollars somewhere else.

 The National Interest - 1975-1976 NCC Annual Report, page 9/52.

..."Under the National Capital Act, the Commission is responsible for protecting and promoting the national interest in the Capital. The objectives and purposes of the Commission are set out in the Act: "To prepare for and assist in the development, conservation and improvement of the National Capital Region in order that the nature and character of the government of Canada may be in accordance with its national significance."

"It has been argued by some that only municipal authorities have the responsibility for promulgating and implementing region-wide planning in the National Capital Region. The Commission holds that this view is unconsitutional."

"The NCC is the agent of the national government of Canada. Its programs are regulated by Parliament. It is responsible twice over to elected federal representatives: the government and Parliament."

"Parliament votes annual sums of money for development and conservation of the Capital Region. Parliament does not vote this money in the interest of provincial, municipal or private ventures. It allots this money in the national interest to enhance a capital for all Canadians."