Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
When I introduced the motion asking that we address the labour shortage, one of the reasons I did it was because representatives of the Table Métal Abitibi‑Ouest had struck a chord with me. I commend the leadership of Patrick Perreault, who made it possible for the businesses to join forces in the regional county municipality of Abitibi‑Ouest. Instead of competing with each other, these businesses in the same sector came together to find solutions, and they are active. Having visited most of these businesses and factories, I can tell you that they are in solution mode.
Then again, solutions aren't easy to come by in Abitibi‑Ouest.
Thank you, Mr. Perreault, for the picture you painted today of the impact of the labour shortage.
What would help you secure success for your company? What can the federal government do in the short term?