Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, witnesses, for coming to this committee. It will definitely help us to figure out solutions, or at least to hear from you with regard to the solutions we are all looking for.
As far as this BlackBerry is concerned, I know for sure that I don't know all of the features. I can play with this and then forget all of the other software. This new technology is developing faster than we breathe, I would say.
Canada is facing shortages of skilled work labour. We all know this. That is why the focus of our study is to garner information on how to deal with these issues. This government is working with businesses like yours to figure out how to meet their needs for skills and labour in the future, and in the short term as well. Also, it's looking for some ideas on solutions that will focus on providing more timely and precise information to job seekers on the skills they need to find meaningful employment.
I'll throw out a couple questions and I would like to hear your comments. My number one question would be whether you feel educational programs are currently providing students with the most relevant and digital skills necessary to function in the software field. Depending on whether it's yes or no, then I'd like you to highlight any particular strategies within your industry to address skills shortages you anticipate stemming from Canada's aging population.