Rupertsland Institute inquiry and response

 I’ve been asked about the Rupertsland Institute.   Attached are the cards of the four board members and those eight who work in an office tower downtown (as far as I know there are eight).  Note the names and positions of the board members.   
I've also included the staff members, that I know of, who work at the Metis employment office which also has empty offices, to my knowledge.

Simply stated,

The LMD – Labour Market Development unit that was housed at the MNA head office and which brought in significant revenue (e.g. rent, etc.) became the Rupertsland Institute.  At the decision of Lorne Gladue, Chief Executive Officer who was appointed by President Poitras, he moved the LMD/ Rupertsland downtown saying he thought it would be better to be downtown.   There was no consideration given to the impact of this on the operations of the head office or the MNA generally.  Once the move was made and the impact of the huge revenue loss felt, it was slash and cut, basically devastating to the whole organization.   Many offices on the main floor have been empty for several years – loss of revenue and no activity, then the LMD offices gone upstairs, more empty offices that have never recovered revenue.  I’m guessing the building is 35% full, or 65% empty whichever way you look at it.  I think the Rupertsland Institute is a great idea that should have stayed housed at the head office at least for a transition period. 

What do you think?  Vote with your answer on September 6, 2011.