So in order to get rid of 45 individuals, you’re saving $1.2 million. But basically to put six
positions in Yellowknife, it’s going to cost us $600,000. I think that’s kind of ironic that you’re getting six positions for $600,000, but you’re doing away with 45 individuals’ careers by way of these contracts.
Again, I hear the Minister saying, Well, there were only two fire responses last year. Talking to the people in my riding, this is the earliest fire season they’ve ever had. They’re seeing more lightning strikes in the Inuvik region. This is June; we’re already seeing major activity by way of lightning strikes. Fire is starting earlier. Fire season usually runs to the end of August. So I think just assuming, Well, we didn’t have it in the past…. I think, if anything, with global warming we’re going to see more fires than we’ve ever seen before in history. I think people could not assume, Well, they only responded to two fires, so let’s get rid of them. That’s a bad way of dealing with the issue in regard to these positions.
The Inuvik region has gone down from 46 positions last year to 39 positions. I’d just like to know: exactly what are those positions in the Inuvik region?