Thank you very much.
I, too, want to say thank you to all of you for coming.
I have lots of questions, but I want to focus on the issue of economic security for women, particularly as it relates to education. The previous two questions, one about child care and one about motherhood or parenting, have some bearing on it.
I look at the statistics you provided us with, and the large numbers of young women in the Métis community, particularly the large numbers of single parents you've just spoken about. I know your community is not homogeneous and there is not a one-size-fits-all response to things, but in terms of education and training, what could we best recommend to enhance the ability of members of your community to go back to school, assuming they want that? I was struck by the comments you made that these young women earn $8 and $9 an hour. That's limiting in terms of life's expectations.
We know the labour market partnership agreements that would have addressed some of the skill development for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario were cancelled.
Can you tell me, in terms of your community, how would we best serve it in terms of allowing access to education and the necessary supports?