Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, management of human resources has been a thorn in the side of this government and of governments before. An example is the Affirmative Action Policy. Is it working across government departments? I would say no, Mr. Speaker.

An example is the appeals that are handled by this government. I am aware that 28 percent of the appeals that have been filed have been successful. To me, that shows a sign that in fact, our system is not working.

Mr. Speaker, it is time for a positive change. This government has stated that it will do things differently. It has an opportunity now to walk the talk. Mr. Speaker, if there was a Public Service Commission put in place by this government, I think initially we would see an increase in the appeals, because employees would have more trust in that system. On top of that, I think in the long run it would improve the morale of our employees in the government. This government has made points of the fact that we have to improve on the treatment of our employees. I believe this is an opportunity to walk the talk, as we say, to make good with our employees.

We will not have many opportunities. The time is short, Mr. Speaker, to be able to move forward and make positive changes in the short time span that we have in the 14th Assembly.

Mr. Speaker, I will be following up with questions in the area of appeals. Hopefully, the government will take action and institute a Public Service Commission that employees can feel it is for them and it is at arms length from this government. It will start showing where this government can improve on dealing with its employees. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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