Finance
Sunsetting
Funding approved for a limited period.
Plain English
Funding with an expiry date. When it ends, the work stops unless new money is found.
If you’re new here
If you're hired against sunsetting money, ask when it ends. It affects your job security.
What they probably mean
“This money runs out on a known date.”
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.