53. The negotiating stage begins once the notice referred to in section 52 has been received by the addressee or is deemed to have been received in accordance with section 52.2.
Negotiations must be begun and carried on diligently and in good faith.
R. S. 1964, c. 141, s. 41; 1977, c. 41, s. 36; 1994, c. 6, s. 10.