There were criteria given to each department, and the departments developed the proposals, which were signed off on by their ministers. Their targets were basically to start off more slowly in 2026-27 with 7.5% of their targets, and then 10% the next year and 15% in year three.
The criteria we asked departments to apply were as follows: Is it core federal mandate? Does it duplicate or overlap with other programs or responsibilities of provinces? Is it misaligned with government priorities? Are the programs achieving their outcomes?
We also asked them to ensure there was no impact on service delivery, health, safety or legal obligations.