Thank you.
To ensure companies have the labour they need, we recommend the federal government reintroduce a program effecting the same outcomes as the Alberta occupation-specific pilot program, with the option to apply it to other programs as needed.
In closing, Canada's resource opportunity and the energy, security, employment, and prosperity it brings can only be realized if we have the skills to develop it. We do believe in hiring Canadians first, in training, attracting, and recruiting within Canada. As such, we recommend the government targets the LMDAs, your largest and most effective program, to skills training and work experience programs aligned with the needs of the economy. However, we must also look beyond our borders when Canadians are not available.
Reform to the TFW program is needed. We recommend the federal government reintroduce a program effecting the same outcomes as the Alberta occupation-specific pilot program in concert with your other changes.
Well-paid, skilled, safe jobs are a major benefit of a vital oil and natural gas industry, and a thriving skilled workforce can be the backbone of competitiveness for Canada's economy.
Thank you.