The areas of focus were a positive list, if you will; it identified nine areas of focus or interest, so it was not exclusionary literally.
In effect, of course, if you establish some priorities, you de-prioritize other things.
On July 20th, 2016. See this statement in context.
July 20th, 2016 / 2 p.m.
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic and Program Policy, Department of Citizenship and Immigration
The areas of focus were a positive list, if you will; it identified nine areas of focus or interest, so it was not exclusionary literally.
In effect, of course, if you establish some priorities, you de-prioritize other things.
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