--and they had weak proposals, which meant that they weren't funded.
Now, to get to the transition period--
On February 8th, 2011. See this statement in context.
On February 8th, 2011. See this statement in context.
February 8th, 2011 / 9:40 a.m.
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations, Department of Citizenship and Immigration
--and they had weak proposals, which meant that they weren't funded.
Now, to get to the transition period--
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