It's not a blank cheque. As I understand it, the budget has been approved—in principle, at least. So it is for those initiatives that are in the budget.
Assistant Secretary, Expenditure Management Sector, Treasury Board Secretariat
It's not a blank cheque. As I understand it, the budget has been approved—in principle, at least. So it is for those initiatives that are in the budget.
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