There are innumerable examples of the preference for approximation, as seen in the system use of terms chosen specifically for their vagueness: ‘procedures’, ‘provisions’, ‘measures’, ‘agreements’, whether interinstitutional or otherwise, ‘framework decisions’, ‘common position’, ‘joint action’, ‘guidelines’, ‘conclusions’, ‘strategies’, etc. The delights of euphemism, a clear sign of the control which the administrative authorities have historically exercised over the Community decision-making process, merely add to the general confusion.

In addition, the two parties also signed an annex to the MIP, which is a Memorandum of understanding with the European Investment Bank, amounting to approximately ECU 375 million.

(d) details of the treaties and agreements previously entered into between the Crown in any right and the First Nation, or on its behalf; (e) a description of the tribal patrimony and other resources to which the First Nation has established its right and the expenses and sources of revenue it anticipates in the future; (f) a copy of any report received from the Auditor General under subsection (8) and any statement required under subsection (9); (g) the approximate number of electors eligible to participate in the referendum; and (h) the name of the person who will be appointed as an election officer to conduct the referendum, and t ...[+++]he names of a reasonable number of persons to act as replacement election officers in case the election officer is unable to conduct the referendum.