Mr. Speaker, after the implementation of budget 2012, we have the same proportion of jobs in every region as before.
I could say to the hon. member, though, that we are taking our situation seriously. We want to make sure that we can deliver as good or better services to Canadians across this country on core public services. Certainly over 70% of our reductions are in back office operations and operational savings.
We are meeting that commitment as well, far better than the risky plans of the NDP were it to be in power.