For the year in question, there were more requests that came in than files closed, so the simple math is that the backlog grew; it didn't shrink.
On February 12th, 2024. See this statement in context.
On February 12th, 2024. See this statement in context.
February 12th, 2024 / 12:35 p.m.
Deputy Minister, Department of National Defence
For the year in question, there were more requests that came in than files closed, so the simple math is that the backlog grew; it didn't shrink.
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