The Canadian Press: Access To Information Act

Heritage Minister James Moore Dept: New documents show Heritage Minister James Moore s office balked at the initial quote for Diamond Jubilee festivities, according to The Chronicle Herald. The Canadian Press obtained the document under the Access to Information Act and oTTAWA When it comes to celebrating the Queen s 60th year on the throne, the governing Conservatives don t want to spend a king s ransom. In January 2011, your office reviewed the cost estimate for the Diamond Jubilee framework and asked that it be reduced from $8.8 million to $7.5 million, says a briefing note to Moore. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.