Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm going to try to talk about various subjects that my colleagues have not yet addressed. I'll start with Ms. Payne, who I think made a presentation that effectively summarized the idea that I have and that is shared by a number of my colleagues.
Since we're completing our third week on tour, we already have a good overview. You clearly summarize the fact that labour needs cannot be met by temporary workers, but that that should be done on a priority basis through good immigration so that the people who come here want to stay here, not simply do their work and leave. I share your opinion on that point. That could be included in the recommendations that our committee will subsequently have to make.
I would like to address two specific topics: the exploitation of temporary workers, which you mentioned, and, as regards Mr. Pretty, the fact that temporary workers are used during a strike on an employer's premises. So there's a flagrant lack of monitoring of working conditions and labour standards.
I would like to hear what you have to say on the subject. Normally, every province must enforce labour standards. What is lacking so that at least working conditions and labour standards are complied with?