July 6, 1867

Hon. William McDougall (Public Works) requested on Saturday, July 6, 1867, authorization for the expenditure of nearly $36,000 for a variety of matters including the Welland Canal ($15,000 repair budget, $2,500 for engineer salaries), the Lachine Canal ($2,000 for engineer salaries), and general surveys over the following six months ($4,000). The Minister further requested $8,000 for the furnishing of the Public Buildings, Ottawa, $2,000 to pay the rent on Rideau Hall for the period April to September, 1867, and $2,400 to pay the salaries of caretakers and others employed at the Government Buildings in Toronto and Québec (OiC 1867-0017). The orders will be approved over the coming months.