Mr. Speaker, with regard to (a), there were a total of 65 employees at the director general level or higher as of June 14, 2022.
With regard to (b), of the employees in (a), 20 employees have a science degree and 12 of them have an educational background in biology.
Additionally, 2009 employees across DFO occupy a science-related position in biological sciences, chemistry, scientific research and physical sciences, and therefore require a science degree upon appointment.
With regard to (c), of the 12 employees, 11 hold a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, including two with a Bachelor of Science in marine biology, and one employee has a Ph.D in biology, all from various institutions. Employees’ titles are being withheld to protect their identity and adhere to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.