HON. GLEN ABERNETHY: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, when a job ad is put out, the criteria is determined based on what is identified in the job description. I have already indicated we are going to be going through job descriptions trying to remove some of the systemic barriers. Should a P1 candidate apply, and meet the criteria outlined within the job description, they would be interviewed. If there were three P1s, they would be interviewed. If there were one P1 and one P2 and 40 P3s, we would interview the P1. If that person passed we wouldn't have to go any further. If that...

Debates of 3 juin 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 14)

We shall return to page 209. Human Resources, department total $23,644,000.

Debates of 3 juin 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Sergeant-at-Arms, could you please escort the witnesses into the Chamber, please. Would the Minister please introduce his witnesses.

Debates of 3 juin 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Mr. Minister.

Debates of 3 juin 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 14)

Okay, Next we have Mr. Beaulieu.

Debates of 3 juin 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 14)

Still time for follow-up, Mr. Simpson.

Debates of 3 juin 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 14)

Thank you. Mr. Thompson. Mr. Minister.

Debates of 3 juin 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Mr. Minister.

Debates of 3 juin 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Mr. Minister, I am going to allow a reply. The ten minutes is up.