One of the major findings that came out of the Germany trip was the look at the apprenticeship system. The German model for their apprenticeship system is not just entirely focused on the traditional skilled trades, the ones that we think of: carpenters, pipefitters, and so forth. It actually has expanded into other sectors of the economy, and in fact, the information and communications sector of the economy.
One of the things that could be potentially explored is extending apprenticeship beyond the traditional sectors. Some provinces are starting to do this, and are working closely with their industry, for example, the ICT industry, to expand apprenticeship.
The other thing that we're looking at is working very closely with the provinces and territories to harmonize apprenticeship systems to ensure that more apprentices are completing their programs and going on to be skilled tradespersons in their occupation.