Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Minister McLeod. To the motion. Next I have Mr. Abernethy.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Menicoche.

Go ahead, Mr. Bromley. If it’s only 30 seconds, let’s hear the rest of it.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Next I have Mr. Hawkins.

All those abstaining? All those abstaining from voting on the motion, zero; all those in favour of the motion was 10; all those opposed to the motion is seven. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Minister R.C. McLeod, please.

Question is being called.

---Defeated

At this time, I’m going to call a brief break.

---SHORT RECESS

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Is committee agreed?

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Next on the list for general comments is Minister Abernethy.

Thank you. Anything further to the motion?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to ask the Minister if an employee themselves can instigate a direct appointment. Can they express interest in a position and bring it to the attention of their superiors that they would like to be considered for a direct appointment to a specific job opening? Thank you.