The issue is that they had to know that they had this surplus, and they did not know in time to be able to spend it.
On May 14th, 2009. See this statement in context.
On May 14th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Auditor General of Canada, Office of the Auditor General of Canada
The issue is that they had to know that they had this surplus, and they did not know in time to be able to spend it.
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