Thank you.
The point of the question is that, on the one hand, many employers are saying they can't find people or can't find people with the right skills, but then we know and understand that many Canadians are having difficulty finding a job. I think this is happening for at least three or four different reasons.
In some cases, there really aren't any people who are available. In other cases, there's a mismatch of what I would say are expectations. We saw a considerable change in expectations, notably in the hospitality and accommodation industry during the pandemic. We also have a mismatch of skills, so in some instances employers are looking for something that might not exist in the market. Then, of course, we have geographic barriers. In some instances, the availability of labour is not in a place where the demand for labour is.
In my mind, what the government can and should be doing, first and foremost, is playing that convener role. It's understanding what exactly employers are looking for and the types of talent and skills that are needed in order for businesses and investments to thrive.
Then, of course, it's addressing it through appropriate training and education policies, so working with colleges, universities and other training providers to make sure that the right skills training is being provided that's going to be demanded in the market today and tomorrow.