Mr. Lafoniaine:

X. Since the beginning of the month of August, 1957, has the federal government received from the government of the province of Quebec any observations on or requests for financial assistance to the numerous persons who have suffered heavy losses, due to the flood of last August 3, in the counties of Megantic and Beauce?

2. If so, was such request considered, was a decision taken, and what was the decision?

Answer by: Right Hon. J. G. Diefenbaker (Prime Minister):

1. No.

2. Answered by No. 1.

Mr. Lafontaine:

He did not do that.

1. Has the Department of Public Works called public tenders for the extension and addition work to the public building at Thetford Mines, Quebec?

2. If so, on what date were tenders called and on what date were they opened?

3. What are the names of those who tendered, their respective addresses, and what amount was submitted by each one for carrying out of such work?

4. Was the contract awarded?

5. If so, to whom and on what date?

Answer by: Mr. Hodgson, Parliamentary

Assistant, for the Minister of Public Works:

1. Yes.

2. Tenders called on May 31, 1957. Tenders opened on July 10, 1957.

3. The only tender received was from: Amedee Laflamme and L. W. Lafleur, Thetford Mines, P.Q. The amount of tender- $118,365.

4. Yes.

5. Contract awarded to Amedee Laflamme and L. W. Lafleur on November 4, 1957.

[The following items were passed in committee of supply!:

1. When tenders were called for the construction of a public building at Plessisville, Quebec, how many contractors asked the public works department for plans and specifications of the said building, in making the required deposit, as specified in the notice calling for tenders?

2. What are the names and addresses of such contractors?

Answer by: Mr. Hodgson, Parliamentary

Assistant, for the Minister of Public Works:

1. Eleven general contractors and seven subcontractors or suppliers.

2. Lafiamme & Lafleur, Thetford Mines, Que., (General contractor); Mr. Victor Tardif, 610 Chateauguay, Quebec, P.Q.; Canadian Structural Steel Works Co. Ltd., 3700 St. Joseph Blvd. E., Montreal, P.Q.; Canadian Pittsburgh Industries Ltd., 1285 St. Vallier W., Quebec, P.Q., W. A. Rankin Ltd., 410 Bank St., Ottawa, Ont.; Dominion Structural Steel Ltd., 6894 Clanranald Ave., Montreal, P.Q.; Poud-rier & Boulet Ltd., 325-24th Street, Quebec, P.Q., (General contractor); A. Deslauriers & Fils Ltee, 268 Lalemant, Quebec, P.Q., (General contractor); Raymond Hardware Ltd., 658 Craig St. West, Montreal, P.Q.; Freres Jobin Inc., 925 Ste. Therese, Quebec, P.Q., (General contractor); S. Savoie Ltee, Plessisville, Que., (General contractor); Mr. George L. Lennon, Inverness, Que., (General contractor); Mr. L. P. Pard, Plessisville, Que., (General contractor); Bergerville Estates Ltd., Quebec, Que., (General contractor); Wm. Lavallee Construction Ltd., Sherbrooke, Que., (General contractor); Alsco Products of Canada Ltd., 191 Ashtonbee Road, Scarborough, Ont.; R. E. Stewart Construction Corporation, 862 Wellington St., Sherbrooke, Que., (General contractor); Eugene Marcoux, Sherbrooke, Que., (General contractor).

Mr. Lafoniaine:

1. Under the agreement concerning assistance to vocational schools, what annual amount has been allocated to the province of Quebec as assistance to vocational schools without university status?

2. During the period from April 1, 1945 to date, what amount did the province of Quebec receive from the federal government as assistance to the various types of vocational schools?