Let's consider the scope of the irregular implementation of the FSWEP program. For example, there are approximately 9,000 learning assignments within the Canadian government across the country. At Parks Canada, we're talking about 1,000 assignments. In the absence of any program monitoring or audit, managers may be violating the policy in the cases of 1,000 student assignments without the students having any kind of recourse.
A document produced jointly by the Quebec legislation administration unit within the Parks Canada agency and the union contains a report describing the problem. According to that report, at a number of locations — if not all locations — there are complaints about the situation of students who are performing the same duties as other employees in classified positions, but at a fraction of the salary.