According to the 2012 budget, cuts to the tune of $68 million will be made to Natural Resources Canada for the fiscal year 2012-2013. We know that a further $85 million will be cut the following year.
According to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, some 200 unionized jobs will be eliminated. The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada estimates that 156 professional and scientific positions in Natural Resources Canada will be affected by these federal budget cutbacks.
In all, how many professionals working in your branch to support energy innovation will be transferred or laid off?