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

On May 15th, 2008. See this statement in context.

May 15th, 2008 / 9:20 a.m.

Executive Vice-President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Well, there are, and you can see the regional breakouts on page 18.

It varies from 39% of respondents in Newfoundland to 18% in Ontario saying they had difficulty hiring people because people would rather stay on EI benefits.

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