Mr. Speaker, I do not believe so. We are going to monitor the situation very carefully.
I have said, that these are positions related to certain programs and services that are going to be cut as a result of budget reduction measures. Treasury Board will be monitoring them to try and ensure that we do not get into a disproportionate situation for any one particular group and that we do maintain a dedicated, professional public services that is able to provide the services Canadians need.