Thank you for the question.
The decision by individuals to relocate, particularly to another jurisdiction, is influenced by many factors, not just whether their certifications can be recognized. What we're looking at under the revised chapter 7 is more of an enabling agreement. It enables workers who are certified to have their qualifications recognized, so it removes a barrier that used to be there. The chapter is neutral on whether workers are actually going to be encouraged to move, so I think that's important to remember.
There is, though, an acknowledgement that in having easier mobility and easier certification qualifications, as people move across jurisdictions there is a risk it could lead to some skills shortages. We've heard those concerns. One of the things that ministers did when they agreed to the new agreement is that, as part of the annual report, we're going to be monitoring that situation specifically. There's a specific commitment that governments, in addition to assessing the overall effectiveness of the chapter, will have a particular focus on whether there are any unintended negative consequences that could be attributed to the chapter, for example, shortages of health service providers in regions.
I think it's a bit early to say that anything has been happening in that regard yet. Governments are aware of the risk, and we're committed to monitoring it as part of our annual review of the chapter.