TB submission
A document seeking Treasury Board approval for authorities or funding.
Plain English
A formal document asking the Treasury Board for authority or funding, with a long internal approval chain before it's even sent.
If you’re new here
Plan in months. The drafting and internal sign-offs usually take longer than the decision itself.
What they probably mean
“A very long document that takes a very long time.”
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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