Thank you. As I've indicated, the request came from the Department of Health and Social Services. They were dealing with IT contractors, and recognized that, in terms of protection of privacy, those IT contractors wouldn't be held to the same standard as GNWT employees. So there was a need to revisit the definition of employee, and sufficiently broaden that to make sure that it captured at least this aspect of contracting. It does that now, as well.

Also, the Department of Justice analyzed the definition, and suggested that it should also be broadened to include those who are appointed; or are volunteers; or students; in terms of summer students, those working for the government or a government agency and public body, as the test in the act, to ensure that no employees unknowingly disclosed information that should be protected and is of a private nature. Thank you.