Robert C. McLeod

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the short answer is, yes, there is an opportunity to move into another community, and it is my understanding that that has been done in the past. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I’m not aware of any unreasonable offers. I would be pleased if the Member would share his letters with me.

I take the question as notice, Mr. Speaker.

Our department is in contact with the employees. They won't be offered a job just because they are an affected employee. They have to actually be qualified for that particular job that they apply for. Our staff is working with those who are affected.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am looking forward to some “Shane” days at the end of this session.

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Mr. Speaker, the quick answer is that affected employees have priority on all new hires, so if there was an opportunity in their home community, again, they do have priority, and that could be taken into consideration.

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