I have not read the study completely; some sections caught my attention, however. In the note they gave us this morning, the researchers confirm what I had already noticed: the study does not contain conclusions.
My question is for Mr. Moloney and Mr. St-Jean. Did you not ask for the study to contain conclusions?
Mr. Moloney, page 210 of the French version talks about the central agencies. The central agencies indicated to the consultants, and I quote: “... that they could accept accrual budgeting easily ...” If I have understood correctly, you can go ahead without any problems.
But do you have any concerns about the departments? Are you confident or somewhat concerned? Is your concern implied by the suggestion that implementation be phased in over five years? It is one way of seeing things.
I have other questions, but I am going to limit myself to these.