Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today.
One of the keys that I see and that our government has identified is the links. The Canada job grant was to link the employer with the educator with the person who needs employment. I want to talk a little about that in regard to aboriginals. You mentioned that, Mr. Heil.
When you go into a community, how do you communicate? Do you have a career opportunities meeting to talk about those things? There's the upgrading, because of some of the outcomes from K to 12. That discussion needs to happen. There's also the support, because with some of the aboriginal communities.... I was part of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, and one of the issues was the cultural shock in going to a learning centre if they have to leave their community. I would like you to touch a little on that.
As far as the educators are concerned, it's great to see the employers connecting with the colleges and the training facilities to identify the needs. I would like the representative from the Association of Canadian Community Colleges to talk a little about that linkage with the employer, and how you work that out.
Also, for the employers, as far as commitment is concerned, you're in for the long haul. What does that entail?
First, Mr. Heil.