Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all the witnesses for being here.
Since the start of this study, we have seen that your sector is able to innovate. We know there has been a lot of innovation in the automotive sector, which is another important economic sector. Now we are seeing that in the residential, commercial and industrial construction sector.
I invited worker representatives from FTQ-Construction to appear as witnesses for this study. As you know, Quebec has its own characteristics, including the Régie du bâtiment du Québec, its building authority. The worker representatives made three very important points.
First, work has to be done with regard to skills. You talked about qualifications earlier. With your new models, including automation and robotics, there are challenges for workers. Secondly, attention has to be paid to workplace health and safety. Third, the culture or paradigm in the industry needs to change.
My question is for the three witnesses. What are the main challenges that your companies are facing with regard to the workers who contribute to construction and innovation?