It is completely apolitical. There is no political influence related to this issue. The Privy Council Office is constantly developing lists of persons with a demonstrated aptitude for becoming deputy minister someday.
November 7th, 2006 / 4:45 p.m.
Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Senior Personel and Special Projects Secretariat, Privy Council Office
It is completely apolitical. There is no political influence related to this issue. The Privy Council Office is constantly developing lists of persons with a demonstrated aptitude for becoming deputy minister someday.
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