Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to the witnesses as well. I appreciate the work you do in your individual fields.
I'm a little confused. Mr. Mills, you talked about trade qualifiers. What it shows me is that approximately 50% of students basically complete the Red Seal program. You said that out of 47,000 individuals, 25,000 actually complete the Red Seal program. It is my understanding that Red Seal holders have more chances of employment. It seems that there is a shortage of skilled workers, especially within the Red Seals.
Why do the students who start this not complete the Red Seal program? Are there any deficiencies in the availability of apprenticeships with employers? We, as a government, this government specifically, encourage students to complete their apprenticeships. We have come up with program incentives to give them thousands of dollars, which should encourage them to complete. This government has also come up with tax credits for the employers, which basically assists students in completing apprenticeships.
Where is the gap? I want to figure that out.