See ya, Samy!

I have been patiently waiting for this news release. I admire how the PMO Press Office eloquently worded the release.

A Coles notes version would read: "Samy will be give the most junior level position in the Privy Council Office until such time he decides to quit so that we will not have to pay him severance."

Nice.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service
May 5, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper was pleased to announce today the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service, effective May 23, 2006:

Samy Watson, currently Deputy Minister of the Environment, becomes Special Advisor to the Privy Council Office, pending his next assignment.
Michael Horgan, currently Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, becomes Deputy Minister of the Environment.
Michael Wernick, currently Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Plans and Consultations), becomes Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Margaret Biggs, currently Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Priorities and Planning), Privy Council Office, becomes, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Plans and Consultations), Privy Council Office.