Yes, that's correct. It was recorded as a liability in the financial statements of the government, and the money was expensed on the bottom line, so it reduced the surplus.
On May 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.
On May 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Acting Assistant Comptroller General, Financial Management and Analysis Sector, Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Yes, that's correct. It was recorded as a liability in the financial statements of the government, and the money was expensed on the bottom line, so it reduced the surplus.
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