Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My question is for Mr. Laurin.
These last years, the employment rate in the manufacturing sector has fallen back dramatically. I would be unable to tell you between what year and what year this occurred, but we do know that it dropped from around 70% to approximately 30%. The manufacturing sector is going through a difficult period, and this has been the case for several years now. We could use as examples Northern Quebec and Ontario.
I would like to know how this service helps stimulate and protect the manufacturing sector, especially in Canada, with regard to employment rates. Furthermore, are you concerned that not enough is being done to allow the manufacturing sector to come alive again?