I'm just going to add to that. Discussions prior to a public announcement is a regular course of activity. There's nothing strange about it. I've seen it all the time.
On July 16th, 2020. See this statement in context.
On July 16th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Senior Associate Deputy Minister, Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, Department of Canadian Heritage
I'm just going to add to that. Discussions prior to a public announcement is a regular course of activity. There's nothing strange about it. I've seen it all the time.
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