Third, realize the potential of the continent's energy resources while also increasing energy security, in particular through energy infrastructure and expanding opportunities for Canadian renewable energy.
On the Canadian labour market, Canadian Council of Chief Executive members are among the largest employers in Canada. Specific skill shortages in certain sectors, regions, and occupations and future demographic challenges are among the top concerns of Canada's business leaders. These issues must be addressed to create opportunities for private sector investment and economic growth. The Canadian Council of Chief Executives has adopted as one of its priorities an initiative to look at the jobs and skills of the future, and I look forward to reporting back to this committee on that work.
In conclusion, Canada operates from a position of strength. We fully support the government's efforts to achieve a balanced budget by 2015, and we also call on provincial governments to articulate a road map to fiscal sustainability. Competitive tax rates on all forms of taxation are also essential. It is not enough to have tax rates that ensure Canada is the destination of choice for investments in North America; we must be the best in the world.
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