That's interesting. It's very similar to the Auditor General's findings around ArriveCAN in that she was unable to determine the actual cost of ArriveCAN as a result of missing documentation.
The only contract that received a justification was challenged by PSPC. I believe the term they used specifically was “take issue”. The words were “take issue” because it was not accurate and did not justify the exception.
Did ESDC respond with the proper justification or did they maintain their original justification?