Thank you, Mr. Chair. I understand the question to be: Is there a difference today versus what would be the result if the amendments were passed as to the Minister’s power to direct appoint an employee who’s facing layoff to a position where there is already an incumbent in that position? That power today does exist under the Minister’s authority and will continue to exist with the amendments. Neither today nor after the amendments would the Minister have the ability to remove the present incumbent from the position for which we are essentially double filling, would be the terminology. There are only particular ways that an employer can legally remove an employee from their employment with the public service. The amendments would not allow for the present incumbent to be bumped out, which is the labour term.
Ms. Macneil on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 31st, 2014. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
October 30th, 2014
Macneil
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