The discussions revolved around learning the lessons from the strategic reviews and what was effective and what would work in a one-year cycle or a one-year process. We now have a good understanding, for example, of all of the core programs in organizations, so it wasn't a requirement for us to get a fairly lengthy description of the activities of organizations. This allowed organizations and ministers to focus on the proposals they could bring forward.
One of the elements that is key to this particular exercise or initiative, as I mentioned earlier, is the focus on how we deliver programs and services. Are we as effective and efficient as possible? We have not had an opportunity to look at all organizations at the same time. Is this the best way for us to conduct the business of government? Are there different approaches we can take? I believe the minister indicated that we had not looked at this from a comprehensive or complete perspective for about 15 years, and that is indeed the case. This will give us an opportunity to take stock of our effectiveness. Are we doing things in as modern a way as possible?