Mr. Speaker, with regard to part (a), the steel-clad structure was constructed in 1958. Minor additions were added to the building in 1973 and 1975. A major addition and alteration work was completed in 1987 which included the basement, refrigeration facilities, loading facilities and exterior cladding. The building was previously leased and operated as an abattoir but is currently vacant.

With regard to part (b), it was previously leased and operated as an abattoir. The building has the potential to accommodate commercial activities that benefit not only the offenders in CSC’s custody, but also the community as a whole.

With regard to parts (c) to (e), the number of offenders required for employment would vary depending on the type of operation. The hourly rate paid by the lessee to CSC per offender hour worked and the hourly rate received by the offender per hour worked would be according to CSC inmate pay levels or work release minimum wage.

With regard to part (f), the types of vocational training and industry-approved certification for offenders that the lessee would be required to provide would be dependent on the type of operation.

With regard to parts (g) to (i), the calculated or estimated costs would be dependent on the type of operation and would be the responsibility of the lessee.

With regard to part (j), specific cost-recovery measures would be included in the lease and would be dependent on the type of operation to ensure that any commercial activities undertaken on this property will remain cost-neutral to taxpayers.

With regard to parts (k) to (m), the calculated or estimated costs would be dependent on the type of operation and would be the responsibility of the lessee.

With regard to part (n), this would be dependent on the type of operation. The lessee would be responsible for ensuring that all federal, provincial and municipal regulations governing the nature of their business are adhered to.

With regard to parts (o) to (q), CSC does not have estimations for the current market value of these buildings. The market values are only determined during the disposal process, lease or sale, and there are no disposals currently planned for these buildings.

With regard to part (r), since 2022, the work completed at the steel-clad structure includes the repair of the roof penetrations, power washing and disinfection of the building, replacement of the overhead doors, repairs of the stairwell retaining wall, LED light upgrades of outside wall packs, emergency light and exit signs upgrades, replacement of the interior steel door, replacement of the door and lock hardware, an accessibility study, replacement of the building heaters, replacement of the plumbing fixtures. No work has been completed since 2022 on the beef stock barn and paddock, and cattle chute.

With regard to part (s), since 2022, $153,216.79 has been spent on maintenance, repairs and improvements to the steel-clad structure, beef stock barn, paddock and cattle chute.

With regard to part (t), since 2022, $4,809.30 has been spent on utilities and $898.08 for drafting, translating, and publishing the expression of interest for the steel-clad structure, beef stock barn, paddock and cattle chute.

With regard to part (u), the disposal costs for sales vary widely depending on factors like building type, condition, legal fees, and compliance requirements, typically ranging from $75,000 and $250,000 per transaction, making each case unique in its final cost assessment.

Jennifer O'Connell

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