Thank you.
During the last Parliament, there was a motion by this committee asking us to do a study of temporary work in the public service, which we did. Elizabeth Murphy-Walsh was responsible for that study.
The result of the study showed some interesting things. First, it is not a staffing process, but rather a contracting process. The Public Service Commission is responsible for all staffing. This committee asked us to do a study, which we did. In my opinion, if it's something that works like a staffing process, we have the right to review it.
We found that there really is a lack of planning in this area and that there isn't enough control. We often have temporary workers who appear to be permanent employees. We have no information about whether these people meet the bilingualism and security requirements. This doesn't mean that people in the public service can't use this type of contract. It is appropriate if the job really is temporary.
At the PSC, we are very concerned if the process is being used not only for temporary work, but also for permanent work and is being used instead of a formal staffing process.
We haven't looked at the other sections that you mentioned. These are other contracts with professionals.