Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Mills, we are talking about the importance of being present in the workplace to increase efficiency and savings. However, I think workplace centralization is at play. I live in the Abitibi‑Témiscamingue region, and I consider the presence of public servants to be important. In delivering services, public servants have to understand the realities of people who live in remote areas. That is fundamental.
However, if costs go up while the government forces departments to drastically cut spending, how will it be possible to maintain service delivery in the regions and ensure that public servants can work there without hurting their career advancement?