Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, first of all, I don't know if this is anything like Summer Student Program. I mean, we encourage the department through that program to try to take on as many summer students as they can, and that is the message that we will be passing on to the department before the next summer student season. As far as the number of vacant positions, I don't really know if there's a number of positions that are identified as regional recruitment positions. As I said before, I mean, we have 231 vacancies, and, as I said before, if there was any opportunities for some of these positions to be filled with those that want to go through the Regional Recruitment Program, then we'll obviously have a look at that. But, as far as a set number goes where there's a quota, say we need 50, I don't think that number exists, but we'll continue to work with those that want to try and access the training that's offered by the government. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 339‑18(2): Regional Recruitment Program
In the Legislative Assembly on October 17th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 339‑18(2): Regional Recruitment Program
Oral Questions
October 16th, 2016
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