Mr. Falk, I'm happy to clarify for you. The amendment does not give a preference to a non-resident in any way, shape or form. The preference that currently exists in the act applies to some appointments in the public service. Currently, about 45% of appointments are done through this non-external advertised mechanism. It does not prevent a permanent resident from being considered, but it does state that if a Canadian meets the essential qualifications they are given the preference.
The amendment proposes that a permanent resident would be given an equal opportunity as the Canadian citizen to be considered for these processes.