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

On October 27th, 2011. See this statement in context.

October 27th, 2011 / 4:45 p.m.

Senior Advisor, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Canadian Office

Christopher Smillie

Hopefully, with leadership from this committee, we can get to the actual business of bringing folks into Canada to address labour market demands. Our employers will be better for it, our unions will be better for it, and purchasers of construction, such as big oil or big energy companies, would be better for it. I would argue that this kind of thing is essential in securing the next phase of Canada's economic action plan and our permanent economic recovery.

Thank you for inviting me. I look forward to your questions.

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