Sponsor
A senior official accountable for supporting and enabling an initiative.
Plain English
The senior person who backs an initiative and can clear obstacles for it.
If you’re new here
Work without a sponsor tends to stall at the first obstacle. Find out who yours is.
What they probably mean
“The executive whose name protects this work.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
Bureaucracy level
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.