Brian Murphy at the Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) Committee

On May 16th, 2006. See this statement in context.

May 16th, 2006 / 5:05 p.m.

Liberal

Brian Murphy Liberal Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I have two questions. The first concerns ministers' exempt staff, which you mention on page 2 of your presentation.

I know that clause 103 vacates the priority of ministers' exempt staff to be hired within the public service. Does this mean that these people will no longer benefit from favouritism? My question is simple, because I am a new MP. Is this common practice? Is this a moral problem of partisanship?

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