Yes, exactly. I spoke to researchers that work there—and particularly a post-doctoral researcher who is now on his fifth term contract with the Institute. As my colleagues from the Public Service Alliance of Canada were saying, he was a student, not a public servant, but he was between the age of 35 and 40. A fifth term contract should not happen. To do it once, to give someone an opportunity to gain experience is fine. But not five times. Departments are still using this mechanism because it costs them less and because there are no benefits to pay. It's easier, but it should not be happening.
On March 29th, 2007. See this statement in context.