Retroactive application does create legal issues. Retrospective application doesn't create the same types of legal issues at all. So this amendment was carefully crafted to ensure that it's not a retroactive application.
Senior Counsel, Legal Services, Treasury Board Portfolio, Department of Justice
Retroactive application does create legal issues. Retrospective application doesn't create the same types of legal issues at all. So this amendment was carefully crafted to ensure that it's not a retroactive application.
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