Mr. Chair, we would certainly hope that there would be no gaps, that there would be a seamless transition if I could put it that way. It does depend somewhat on the evaluation. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Mr. Chair, we have already started the evaluation and we are hoping to get that done in the fall. before the end of the current contract. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Mr. Chair, our clear objective is to not have any gap in providing this service. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Mr. Chair, the government is committed of course to funding these types of organizations because it has been clearly identified that this is a very important area, if I could put it that way, in our society and we do need this help. However, it may be that the program has to be redesigned. We would find that out after the assessment of the program is done. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Mr. Chair, that certainly would be a possibility. Of course it depends on the evaluation and also the competitive process. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Mr. Chair, we have a contract with an organization that is very experienced in this area, but perhaps I can ask Ms. Haener to give more detail. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Mr. Chair, the program is going to be evaluated at the end of the year. I believe a contract has been let with a organization that will evaluate the program. I believe we are hoping to get that report back by the ends of the year. Perhaps Ms. Haener can provide more detail. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Mr. Chair, I believe that program does come under this section.

Yes. Mr. Chair, there are probation officer positions affected. Thank you, Mr. Chair.