I believe the work began in 2002, so the petitions did not so much trigger the development of the index as actually ask about the status of the index.
On April 21st, 2009. See this statement in context.
On April 21st, 2009. See this statement in context.
April 21st, 2009 / 9:50 a.m.
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Office of the Auditor General of Canada
I believe the work began in 2002, so the petitions did not so much trigger the development of the index as actually ask about the status of the index.
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