Yes, I have some concerns about this and I have some questions I'd like to ask.
Right now I believe only certain departments, like Public Works, are allowed to provide shared services to other departments. The changes in this bill could result in radical change in the way government operates, with the potential for tens of thousands of layoffs. How does the government plan to make use of these shared services measures, and which departments are being targeted?
I note that the in-effect date for these changes is retroactive to June 1 of this year, so that would suggest the government has some pretty concrete plans in mind. Has the government had any discussions with our public sector unions on how these measures might be used?