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Governor General’s pricey Rideau Hall ice rink project raises fresh scrutiny

Indian name means “Put it on the tab”

A new batch of Access To Information records shows Rideau Hall quietly pushing ahead with a multimillion-dollar skating pavilion, even as Ottawa warns Canadians to prepare for leaner days.

Blacklock’s Reporter says Governor General Mary Simon approved plans for a permanent open-air rink complete with artificial ice and a decorative roof, but staff refused to say how much taxpayers will ultimately spend.

(Incognito)

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