Mr. Len Falco at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 6th, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 6th, 2007 / 4:20 p.m.

President, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

This is Len Falco from the Hamilton chamber.

I don't have anything specifically with me right now. There are a number of academic and government studies that have found that a ban on replacement workers has been much more harmful than helpful to the local economy. There generally is less business investment. As a matter of fact, one study found that investment rates are 25% lower in the two provinces that have a ban on replacement workers than those without a ban.

I'm sorry, I don't have the backup information on that, but I could get that for you if you wish.

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