The circumstances around the tenant who usurped me for the space continues to thicken and perhaps give off a pungent odour. I now know that this government organization is a non-profit affiliated with The City of Ottawa. Stay tuned for more details, I do have some friends in city hall doing some digging. There is something about using public funds to compete with private industry that really bugs me. As a taxpayer it is a bit like using my own money against me.
On a more positive front I have found another plan A, B and C for space. The intent is to move forward with negotiations as quickly as possible. Who would have know there was so much paper work when leasing commercial property.
cheers,
Ian