Okay, so the $3.6 billion that's been announced is not in line with the amount that's actually being paid out. I think that's where there was some questioning with the minister as well. The amount presented, at $3.6 billion, is on an accrual basis, but when you look at the cash basis, it shows that the actual expenditure is the lesser amount over several years. Instead of a lump sum, it will actually save the government over $1 billion in six years. That's when you look at the cash amount for this payment versus what's presented in the budget as an accrual amount of $3.6 billion.
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