Sure, I am about 30 seconds away.
While Toronto Hydro has demonstrated that there is much to do to address human resources challenges, there remains a need for support from the federal government. More specifically, steps need to be taken to ensure the adequate supply of candidates for our post-secondary institutions and programs. CEA members call on the federal government to take a greater role in raising awareness for career opportunities in the skilled trades.
A recent report on skilled trades notes that 68% of youth ages 13 to 18 said they would be unlikely to consider a career in skilled trades. Some 72% of the youth said their parents had not encouraged them to pursue a career in skilled trades, and 86% indicated that their guidance counsellors had not recommended skilled-trades options.
Mr. Chair, there's still work to be done.
Thank you for your invitation to appear today and for the opportunity to outline some of the challenges faced by the Canadian electricity sector.
I look forward to your questions.