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Hamilton has dropped the Red Hill Creek Law suit against the Government of Canada.
The lawsuit related to the actions of the government of the day, three Prime Ministers ago.
It is time to move on.
If asked
Every settlement is a compromise.
In this compromise, both sides have simply agreed that the other was acting in good faith at the
time, and to drop the lawsuit without costs.
The lawsuit related to the actions of the government of the day, three Prime Ministers ago.
It is time to move on.
We think it raised important issues at the time the suit was launched.
Since then, there has been a lot of water under the bridge.
Also, the Government of Canada in CEAA 2012 has created a much clearer role for federalmunicipal cooperation.
Under the new law, it is much less likely that such a fact situation could arise again.
No, but it is a sign of the much more productive work environment that we currently enjoy.
Is there was a linkage between the Marine Discovery Centre and the settlement?
There is no doubt that by moving ahead in this more positive manner, it helped make the
transfer possible.
The settlement and transfer, albeit two separate agreements - progressed simultaneously.
Did the city of Hamilton admit it was wrong by dropping the lawsuit?