It's certainly not unusual for a minister of a department to know the various transactions that are going on.
On January 31st, 2007. See this statement in context.
On January 31st, 2007. See this statement in context.
January 31st, 2007 / 4:35 p.m.
Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Real Property Branch, Department of Public Works and Government Services
It's certainly not unusual for a minister of a department to know the various transactions that are going on.
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