No, I cannot tell. I deal with the fiscal management of the government and really that would be a question better put to the Minister when he comes forward. All I can tell you is what the policy of this government is, and that is to try to fill vacant positions with employees that are on layoff. They get priority status and, where we cannot do that, to try to retrain and provide training, and where we cannot do that we then work an appropriate severance package out. So I would suggest to my honourable colleague that if, in fact, there are, as he implies, significant vacancies there, he should ask that of the other Minister when his budget comes forward. Thank you.
John Todd on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 6th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 5th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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