I would like to call this meeting to order, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), for a study on employability in Canada.
I would like to take this time before we get started to thank all the witnesses here today. This study we're doing on employability--I'm sure you're aware of it, and I'm sure it's near and dear to your hearts, as it is to ours--is something our committee unanimously decided to start at the beginning of the year, and we're working through it. We appreciate your taking your time to be here today to share with us some of the concerns you have in your specific sectors.
I'm going to ask each presenter to take only seven minutes. Then we'll have some rounds of questions. Our first round will be seven minutes, with questions and answers, and our second round will be five minutes. At that point, the members can ask questions to clarify anything.
Ms. Steeves, for seven minutes. And thank you once again for being here.