Those are my words. It is decided in advance that projects will go ahead, so it is decided in advance that they will be authorized. Normally, departments have processes, safeguards and laws that apply, and various officials analyze the projects.
What do you think will go through the minds of public servants who have to analyze these projects knowing that they have already been approved? If a project is already designated as approved when it would not normally be approved under existing legislation, do you think public servants will be motivated to do a proper job when they analyze it?