1.The authorization of the Minister of Finance provided for in the first paragraph of section 80 of the Financial Administration Act (chapter A-6.001) is not required to acquire, hold or conclude a financial contract or instrument, or dispose of, invest in or terminate it, according to the terms of the contract or instrument where, under a mandate that a body entrusts to the Minister of Finance, the transaction is negotiated by the Minister of Finance or the transaction is effected between them.