It appears that in the economic policy federally in British Columbia, if I may address that, there is a growing need for skilled workers here, and yet there seems to be a lack of willingness to address the labour force that's available but is currently not eligible, for example, for EI or income assistance. A number of people are underemployed or, as Jane described, not able to be employed for a number of reasons. So there is economic growth, there's a desire for economic development, yet there are not the supports in place to help the workforce.
On November 8th, 2006. See this statement in context.