Thirdly, we urge the federal government to act as a champion and role model in the creation and development of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. We recommend that they consider means such as the following: first, using the purchasing power of the federal government to acquire products and services produced or provided by persons with disabilities; second, creating tax incentives for employers to recognize their cost contributions in hiring and supporting the long-term employment of persons with disabilities; and third, ensuring that the full spectrum of employment opportunities of the federal government and its agencies include persons with disabilities from constituency offices to Parliament Hill.
Mr. Chair and members, thank you for your attention. Mark Anderson will now make a brief concluding statement.