Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Minister, it's nice to see you back here again. Make it a habit, because it's always a pleasure to have you here at the committee.
I want to ask a couple of things.
We've been dealing with the issue, as you know, in Alberta, of labour shortage in almost every area of the economy. I've raised this before, and I know much of the time the focus has been on skilled workers, often associated with the oil patch or other areas. In the main estimates, is there any thought or specific support for the attraction, retention, as well as integration of other sectors of the economy?
With my background being in the service industry, I'm hearing of nightmares in that particular industry. So it's something we seriously have to look at, not just for specifically skilled workers but skilled workers in other industries that may not have registered yet at HRSDC.
I know it's their problem to some extent, but what can be done from your end to integrate this problem?