There was a time when its role was discretionary, but it is becoming mandatory, which is exactly the approach proposed in Bill C‑13.
I really want to acknowledge the work done not only by all the stakeholders, such as the FCFA, but also by all parliamentarians—Senator Cormier comes to mind—who have studied this from all angles to determine how this modernization could be done. The federal government has matured to ensure that the role of the Treasury Board is mandatory and not only discretionary.