The most specialized fields always pose an interesting challenge. We work closely with the industry and with our departmental clients, who tell us what their needs are. I can give you a few examples where there is a lack of expertise, something we are addressing through staffing.
The minister mentioned the meteorological service, for instance. We have launched a competition and hired indeterminate staff. We are now evaluating the demand, since there has been a change in government recently and demand changes according to global influences and the government's priorities.
There are other fields that require us to make an investment. If we do not have sufficient expertise in a field internally, we work with the industry, but we also have to decide whether we need to hire or call upon the private sector. There always has to be a balance. We evaluate whether it is a short-term or long-term requirement and make decisions accordingly.
Let me give you a few examples of fields in which the requirements are likely long term. There is the legal field, for example. We work closely with our clients to determine which areas their needs are in. We intend to hire a number of people, for parliamentary services in particular. That is another area that requires specific expertise.
We are updating our multi-year plan. I have given you a few examples, but on the whole we look at all fields to see where the pressure is the greatest. We then make certain decisions in order to achieve the best balance possible.
