The secretariat is obviously still around. National Defence and Coast Guard members are constantly being brought into it. For each project, the Treasury Board gives its approval in the usual way, and projects move forward. However, because of the secretariat and the strategic process, projects go through the strategy for every shipyard. Consultations with shipyards also go through the secretariat and through the appropriate project offices. Afterwards, the secretariat provides reviews and updates.
On November 22nd, 2012. See this statement in context.