General
Quick turnaround
A compressed timeline for completing work.
Plain English
A deadline much sooner than the work would normally take.
If you’re new here
Ask what's driving it. Often it's a parliamentary or ministerial deadline that genuinely cannot move.
What they probably mean
“This is due before you'd like it to be.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
Bureaucracy level
Easy · 2/5
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.