We do have some elements in the operating budget restraint that allow for flexibility. For example, departments can still reprofile, so you see a lot of reprofiling from the previous fiscal year in these supplementary estimates (B). Quasi-statutory expenses are still accommodated, so increases that are quasi-statutory that are going to be outside the control of departments are permitted. There can be exceptions, if Treasury Board ministers agree, to accommodate certain significant pressures that may arise due to unanticipated changes.
As you know, we do meet with departments regularly and frequently. We keep track of what they tell us about their pressures. We feel this restraint will engender innovation and economies to reduce costs. As you mentioned, everybody's looking for the low-hanging fruit and trying to save the taxpayers' dollar. I think that's a very good thing. This discipline is a good thing.