Like all federal government departments, since 2003 DFAIT has had to deal with cuts stemming from various federal budgets. These cuts go back to 2003, not just to 2007 or 2008. Departments have had to make do with more limited resources.
November 30th, 2010 / 4:45 p.m.
Associate Deputy Minister, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Like all federal government departments, since 2003 DFAIT has had to deal with cuts stemming from various federal budgets. These cuts go back to 2003, not just to 2007 or 2008. Departments have had to make do with more limited resources.
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