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Budget cuts hit Gwaii Haanas

Federal government cost-cutting will affect Gwaii Haanas staff, says superintendent Ernie Gladstone, but visitors shouldn't notice any difference.Two positions at Gwaii Haanas are being eliminated as part of a reduction of 638 Parks Canada positions across the country, he said.The two employees will not be laid off but are leaving the positions willingly, Mr. Gladstone said.A further 13 workers at Gwaii Haanas will also be affected, with their positions being reduced from year-round to nine or six months. The changes will not take effect this visitor season, he said."Close to one-third of the employees have been affected," he said. "It's quite difficult for a number of the employees."The number of employees at Gwaii Haanas fluctuates, but is usually between 38 and 40, he said.