That's okay. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The first question is to the Hotel Association of Canada. In my riding of Miramichi—Grand Lake, and the greater region, we are well known for our hospitality. I come from the salmon fishing hospitality world, so I have a great appreciation for the work that you do.
I'd say that our east coast hospitality is known around the world, but in saying that, I'm hearing from your members that they were being negatively impacted by the CERB program. I've heard from countless people who operate hotels that they can't find people to work. The jobs I hear about most frequently are for housekeepers, banquet staff and the front desk.
If you can't travel, if you're not permitted to travel or if there's a fear of travelling.... I understand how hard the hotel industry has been hit. That's only common sense, considering the global pandemic.
Can you tell me how the program negatively impacted your ability to hire, retain and recruit staff?