Strategic alignment
Consistency between an initiative and the organization's stated priorities.
Plain English
The work supports the priorities the organization has already committed to.
If you’re new here
You will usually be asked to point at a specific plan or priority document and show where your work fits.
What they probably mean
“Show that this connects to something a senior executive already announced.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
En français
Concordance avec les priorités établies.
Bureaucracy level
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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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.