I believe they are in fact quite different, and it does come down to accounting standards. But I really should defer to the government's accountant, as well as Parliament's accountant.
On November 7th, 2006. See this statement in context.
On November 7th, 2006. See this statement in context.
November 7th, 2006 / 12:05 p.m.
Senior Assistant Secretary, Expenditure Management Sector, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
I believe they are in fact quite different, and it does come down to accounting standards. But I really should defer to the government's accountant, as well as Parliament's accountant.
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