Premier Robert Ghiz: Civil Service

Civil Service Jobs Dept: Over the last few weeks, the Liberals have confirmed departmental spending cuts of up to five per cent and the loss of at least 300 jobs from the civil service. Premier Robert Ghiz said his government will spend more on health care, though the department's budget will not increase at the rate it has in recent years, according to CBC. NDP labour critic Ron Kelly said the government is taking the wrong route in cutting hundreds of public sector jobs and p.E.I. Treasurer Wes Sheridan is expected to announce spending cuts and job losses in his budget address on Wednesday afternoon. The premier says he expects most of the civil service jobs will be eliminated through attrition, but he does admit some pink slips could be delivered. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.