Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is addressed to the Premier. Considering that the government has been considering the amalgamation of a number of government departments for the past several months and considering that this would likely cause a redundancy of deputy ministers in our government who have to be compassionately treated, as all staff -- using the words of the government and the Premier -- why did the Executive Council publish a public competition for two deputy minister positions in the January 27th and 31st issues of southern issues and the News North?
Jake Ootes on Question 23-13(2): Competitions Advertised For Deputy Ministers
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Question 23-13(2): Competitions Advertised For Deputy Ministers
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 14th, 1996
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