The final authority is the minister's. In this case, Mr. Goodale acted on a recommendation from our staff that this transaction be done the way it was done. So he acted on our advice.
Deputy Minister, Department of Public Works and Government Services
The final authority is the minister's. In this case, Mr. Goodale acted on a recommendation from our staff that this transaction be done the way it was done. So he acted on our advice.
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