Vic QP sept 2015$61-million.

That’s how much MPP Vic Fedeli told the legislature it cost the province to sell Ontera, the former telecommunications arm of Ontario Northland.

He says the figures are from the government’s Public Accounts.

Fedeli also says lawyers and consultants were paid $6.5-million to advise on a $6-million sale.

Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says when it comes to the ONTC, they’re focusing on the long-term.