Good morning, everyone.
We will recommence our study.
We are looking at two parallel studies, I guess, with respect to current and anticipated skill shortages in high-demand areas and the difficulty faced by employers seeking to hire people for low-skilled jobs as well, specifically in the service sector.
We are happy to have with us today Cheryl McDonald, the director of the First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec. We also have Mary Ann Desjardins, director for development with the Vocational Training Centre for Aboriginals in the Construction Trades.
Each of you will present, but I understand, Cheryl, you'll present first. After both of you have finished presenting, we'll have questions from each side, going back and forth, until we're done for the hour.
Welcome to the committee. Relax. Feel free to start your delivery, Ms. McDonald.