As we all know, businesses need more predictability in their operations. This labour shortage is like a typical picture of my region, which is beautiful with all its lakes and rivers. You'd think it's impossible to catch a fish in a lake that hasn't been overfished or stocked. Right now, you'd even say the lake is empty.
Referring to her once again, Ms. Proulx, who is very critical of the government on the labour shortage issue, contends that manufacturers feel left alone with their labour recruitment problem. She notes that manufacturers also hire many temporary foreign workers and that agriculture isn't the only sector doing it.
As regards the temporary foreign worker situation, what measures should the government establish immediately to remedy the labour shortage?
Would you also please tell us about the regulatory challenges you're facing, particularly with regard to labour market impact assessments, LMIAs?