NOC 2021 · 40011 · TEER 0
NOC 40011: Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Government managers in economic analysis, policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate economic policy, research and programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour markets, transportation or agriculture. They also plan and direct policies and programs to promote industrial and commercial business development in urban and rural areas. They are employed by all levels of government.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$63.40 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 1
+70 CRS for Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 40011 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 40011 is in tier 1 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +70 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 100 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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NOC 40011 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of economic policy research projects and economic programs
- Participate in the development of departmental policies by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise economists and other professional staff who conduct economic research, prepare reports or administer programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour, transportation or agriculture
- Direct and advise economic development officers or other staff administering programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban or rural areas
- Plan, administer and control research and administration budgets for projects, support services, equipment or supplies
- Organize and direct committees evaluating departmental or agency projects or programs
- Interview, hire and oversee training and professional development.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- border services manager
- business development director - government services
- customs manager - government services
- economic analysis chief - government services
- economic development director - government services
- economic policy analysis director - government services
- energy market analysis director - government services
- excise tax programs director - government services
- farm products marketing director - government services
- forest resource analysis chief - government services
- grain market analysis manager - government services
- international trade policy manager - government services
- revenue programs manager - government services
- tax policy research manager - government services
- taxation manager
- tourism development manager - government services
- trade development director
All 64 job titles in NOC 40011
- agricultural policy director - government services
- agricultural products market development director - government services
- agricultural products market director
- agricultural programs manager - government services
- border services manager
- business development director - government services
- commercial analysis director - government services
- community economic development director - government services
- customs manager - government services
- economic analysis chief - government services
- economic and political affairs assistant
- economic and trade analysis director - government services
- economic development coordinator
- economic development director - government services
- economic policy analysis assistant director - government services
- economic policy analysis chief - government services
- economic policy analysis director - government services
- energy market analysis director - government services
- energy policy director - government services
- excise tax programs director - government services
- export programs manager - government services
- farm products marketing director - government services
- fishery policy director - government services
- fishery programs manager - government services
- forest resource analysis chief - government services
- forestry policy director - government services
- forestry programs manager - government services
- goods and services tax (GST) manager
- grain market analysis chief
- grain market analysis manager - government services
- grain market analysis manager
- industrial development director - government services
- industry, trade and technology director - government services
- international trade policy assistant director - government services
- international trade policy manager - government services
- labour market analysis director - government services
- market analysis director - government services
- market development director
- microeconomic policy development director - government services
- municipal taxation manager
- natural resources policy director - government services
- park superintendent - government services
- parks administration director
- parks service director
- realty taxation manager
- regional economic services manager - government services
- regional taxation manager
- revenue programs chief
- revenue programs manager - government services
- tax office chief
- tax policy chief
- tax policy research manager - government services
- taxation manager
- taxation programs director
- tourism development director - government services
- tourism development manager - government services
- tourism policy director
- tourism promotion director - government services
- tourism research manager - government services
- trade development director - government services
- trade development director
- trade liaison director - government services
- transportation policy director - government services
- transportation programs manager - government services
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, commerce or public administration is required.
- A master's degree in economics or a related field may be required.
- Several years of experience as an economist, economic development officer or socio-economic researcher are required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 40011 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $47.60 | $63.40 | $80.22 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $41.11 | $61.54 | $71.79 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $41.11 | $61.54 | $71.79 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $51.28 | $64.87 | $85.71 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $52.82 | $62.72 | $68.72 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $41.91 | $59.70 | $81.71 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $52.29 | $68.49 | $87.91 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $42.38 | $57.00 | $66.67 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $37.10 | $59.84 | $81.48 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $46.15 | $63.86 | $85.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $49.74 | $60.51 | $76.92 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $58.24 | $77.18 | $93.86 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Northwest Territories.
GoodNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Good for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is closely tied to government expenditures in the public administration sector.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): more than 95%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 48%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 45%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
89% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 62% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 38% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 55% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 69%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
89% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 35% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 65% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 32% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in New Brunswick:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 55%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 38%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
94% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 6% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 51 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 57% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 42% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 52%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
89% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 55% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 45% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this sector is closely linked to population growth and government spending.
The Government of Alberta’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan emphasizes economic resilience, trade diversification, and public sector modernization, which may sustain demand for policy and program managers.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Alberta:
Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 47%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 30%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
90% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 57% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 42% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 46% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 54%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
93% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 7% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 60% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 40% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 10% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Ontario:
Approximately 4,150 people work in this occupation.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 59%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 20%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
92% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 8% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 49% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 51% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 33% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Manitoba:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 63%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
88% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 49% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 39%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
86% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 45% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations
Very limitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Very limited for government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 40011) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration in Quebec:
Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 46%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
89% of government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 53% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 47% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 36% compared to 11% for all occupations
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 40011 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 41402 Business development officers and market researchers and analysts
- 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
- 10010 Financial managers
- 40010 Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
- 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- 00011 Senior government managers and officials
Questions
NOC 40011: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 4Occupations in education, law and social, community and government servicesBroad Category
- 40Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection servicesMajor Group
- 400Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection servicesSub-major Group
- 4001Managers in public administrationMinor Group
- 40011Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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