Thank you.
Thank you, Minister Kenney. It's always a pleasure to hear you speak on this important issue.
My first question is related to filling labour market needs here in Canada. I think that we can all agree as members of this House that we believe immigration is needed to help fill those market needs. However, I think that we may be overlooking some of the groups of people who are already here in Canada. Many of them could also form part of our labour market but may not be fully participating at this point. People in this category include our aboriginal community and also our youth.
It is my view that we as a country should look at ways of increasing the participation of groups that are already in Canada right now. We need to get these people participating fully in our economic process and in employment. I'm wondering, Minister Kenney, whether you would agree with my views, and if you could expand on them.