Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are continuing our study of employability in Canada.
I would like to take this time, on behalf of the human resources and skills development committee, to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be here to talk to what we believe is a very important issue in Canada right now, and that's the whole notion of employability and skills shortage, whether it be skilled or unskilled labour. We've been travelling across the country and are on our final swing through western Canada.
Once again, thank you for being here.
In terms of housekeeping, we'll have two rounds of questions of five minutes, followed by another five-minute round of questions. Your opening statements are allotted seven minutes each, and I ask you to keep to that since we have quite a few groups. We will then proceed with questions. I will start with Mr. Kelly.
Mr. Kelly, thank you for being here. You have seven minutes for your opening remarks.