Mr. Speaker, I cannot make that commitment because I have made statements to this House that we are trying to streamline this government, and I do not believe that at this time it would be appropriate for us to go out to competition to hire more deputy ministers when the general direction we have been given is to streamline the government and have less deputy ministers and fewer assistant deputy ministers, and fewer directors. I think we have enough now to take on those responsibilities until such time as we find out where we are going in the consolidation. However, if it comes to a time and opportunity where we do not have people to slip in for shorter periods of time, or spell off until we get a more clear consolidation going, yes I certainly would suggest we go to competition. Thank you.
Nellie Cournoyea on Question O151-12(1): Open Competition For Deputy Minister Positions
In the Legislative Assembly on December 17th, 1991. See this statement in context.
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Question O151-12(1): Open Competition For Deputy Minister Positions
Item 5: Oral Questions
December 16th, 1991
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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