translate English to French: • I would like to recognize the efforts and dedication of the Honourable Barbara McDougall, the Federal Representative to these negotiations. She and Ron Doering, federal negotiator, have worked very hard to ease tensions in the area and I have every confidence in their experience and commitment. 
Le paiement ex gratia de 26,4 millions de dollars versé à l'Ontario lui permettra de faire l'acquisition des terres de Douglas Creek Estates (15,8 millions) et de profiter de 10,6 millions pour contrebalancer les frais qu'il a dû assumer pour le maintien de l'ordre.