Thanks very much, Paul, and monsieur le président et membres du comité.
As Paul indicated, our coalition is very concerned about this growing shortage of skilled workers in Canada and the challenge this presents for all of our industries in the years ahead. While the shortage may seem counterintuitive in a recession, the problem is not a new one, and it's only projected to increase as much of our existing labour force approaches retirement age—many of us around these tables, perhaps, in the next few years.
From a health sector perspective, these shortages are more than theoretical. While I am part....
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