Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being here today.
The previous witnesses talked about health issues as far as older workers were concerned. Our committee has been focused on skills training and helping older workers get trained for new jobs so they can continue in the workforce.
But what really struck me as being very interesting is this. Looking at the employer side of this proposition, are there any statistics around, for instance, the absenteeism or sick leave of older workers of 55 plus, and then maybe those over 60, and then 65, so that we can understand just how important the health issue is? Also, how many older workers are not hired, not because of lack of skills but maybe because they're not healthy, or not physically fit to carry on with employment?
Mr. Chaykowski, have you ever looked into that issue in your research?