General
Mitigation
Measures taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of a risk.
Plain English
What you'll do to reduce a risk, or to soften it if it happens.
If you’re new here
'We'll monitor it' is not a mitigation. Name an action and an owner.
What they probably mean
“The plan for when this goes wrong.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
Bureaucracy level
Complex · 4/5
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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Important
GC Simplified is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, and it does not provide official advice. Plain language is an interpretation, and interpretations can be wrong. Always verify against the source and your organization’s own guidance before acting.