Thank you, Mr. Chair.
For the first round, my first questions are for Mr. Kurland.
Given your opening remarks, it is unfortunate that you are not the minister in office. I think that would resolve a lot of problems and difficulties.
I would like to hear more from you about the significant crisis related to the labour shortage, which requires a combination of solutions. We agree on that. During this study, several options have been recommended. I have gone over witnesses' comments, and according to one witness, this crisis has resulted in $18 billion in losses for businesses in Quebec. Faced with such a major issue, we cannot sit on our hands.
What can we do now at the federal level? Do you have any ideas or measures that could be put in place now to meet the need for labour?