I think it's important to recognize that we are concerned about job losses. BuildForce Canada is projecting a shortage of 385,000 workers by 2034. There's lot of experience leaving the industry. There is still a requirement to train the next generation. It is a concern that we are going to see job losses among those who will not be available to train the next generation.
This is a little bit outside the scope of what was contained in our pre-budget submission, but as an industry as well as as governments at all levels in society, I think it's incumbent upon us to really have a conversation about what types of skilled tradespeople are going to be required to meet the moment. I don't think it's enough, at times, to say we need more skilled tradespeople. I think it's important that we focus on what trades are going to be necessary to build the infrastructure required to build a stronger Canadian economy.
