So what's next? It's up to you, up to the finance committee, and up to the Minister of Finance to help a critical industry and help in-demand workers.
ln previous reports your committee has recommended such measures, and we seek your support again. lt doesn't matter to industry if it is a tax credit or a change to employment insurance. What matters to us is having an available workforce wherever and whenever needed for Canada's economy. What matters to us is project completion and labour force certainty for the marketplace.
Quickly, Canada's skilled trades workers are inherently less likely to travel for work than workers from the United States. Funnily enough, the IRS allows deductions for travel to obtain temporary work against income. Here is an opportunity to make Canada's workforce more productive and reduce taxes for everyday Canadians.
I remain available for your questions.