Actually, I'm glad that both of you, and also Mr. Irving, talked about training.
Earlier we heard from a witness from British Columbia who spoke of the success of his organization and of having a pilot project for aboriginal youth. The project was funded by the province and a private industry partner. The provincial government provides the funds for the education, while the private partner provides summer jobs and mentoring for students. The modules of this program covered everything from forest technician to skilled trades training for the forestry sector, to forestry management and forestry business, that sort of thing.
Would this sort of program be welcomed by first nations in New Brunswick? Can you envision the federal government playing an active role in such an initiative?
Perhaps Mr. Irving might want to comment on this, too.