Given the circumstances, many people have decided to move on to new occupations. This has caused a labour shortage in businesses particularly affected by the pandemic, including the restaurant and tourism industry.
I was talking with management at the Casino du Lac‑Leamy. They told me that they were having trouble finding employees because people had received training in other fields. We know that the federal government attracts a significant portion of the workforce because it provides well‑paying jobs and good working conditions. There's a double standard in the labour market.
When the claims program is implemented, it must be easy for entrepreneurs to manage. They shouldn't need to fill out endless paperwork.