At Drummond économique, you work closely with local businesses. As we said earlier, mainly manufacturing companies turn to you and to the temporary foreign worker program as a result of labour shortages in specific sectors.
Moreover, exemptions have been granted to various sectors. The health care and agri‑food sectors come to mind. However, it seems that regional characteristics haven't been taken into account. In the case of Drummond, we're talking about the manufacturing sector. We have urgent needs compounded by a lack of training. As a result, we often end up in situations where businesses are forced to close divisions or turn down contracts or are unable to grow as they would like, as any entrepreneur would want to.
I would like to hear your opinion on the lack of consideration for details and regional characteristics, such as our current situation resulting from the rules implemented with no regard for our most affected sectors back home in Drummondville.
Mr. Proulx, I'll let you respond.