Thank you, Chair.
I'll have questions for both witnesses, but related to a common theme: early start in career planning.
Something I've talked a lot about is that in an increasingly challenging economy, with various factors rooted in government policy leading to challenges for young people, early career planning is more essential than ever. It helps young people acquire skills earlier and get into the job market earlier.
Mr. Gordon, one of the things Conservatives have proposed as part of our last platform is direct federal support for vocational programs, particularly related to the trades, starting in high schools. Some people have said that actually even earlier is important.
What's your take on some of the current realities around that? What can we do more of to encourage earlier awareness of the trades and opportunities for people to try these things out in their teen years?