"...the power on the Metis River is not for sale. The question of developing this power has had, and has, the full consideration of those connected with Lord Mount Stephen's affairs in this country. We have had one of the best firms of engineers in Canada make a complete survey of the river and also the water shed and prepare exhaustive plans and estimates for the building and equipment of a power plant...After going most thoroughly into the matter the engineers advised us that there was not in the district at the moment a sufficient demand for power to warrant the extensive initial outlay which would be necessary for the minimum development..." Robert W. Reford to H. Boulay, M.P. Sayabec, October 27th, 1915