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I think it's good to remember that Patrick Leroy represents UG and stands to gain from this project, whereas the other people who have publicly commented recently (including Paul McKinnon from the Downtown Halifax Business Commission) don't have vested interests in the same way. Basically we're comparing advertising with independent commentary.

Regardless of the debatable merits of the building's design or impact on the skyline and economy, I think it should also be borne in mind that United Gulf has a terrible track record and let their previous building permit for the same site lapse.