Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the first report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development.
Pursuant to the order of reference of February 8, 1994, your committee has considered the modernization and restructuring of Canada's social security system.
This interim report represents the first phase of your committee's consultation with Canadians on the modernization of Canada's social security system.
Your committee is already preparing its second phase of consultation in anticipation of the release by the Minister of Human Resources Development of the government's action plan and proposed changes.
In conformity with the House's reference on February 8, it is your committee's intention to table its final report with recommendations on or before September 30.
I want to thank most sincerely all members and staff of the committee as well as the hundreds of Canadians who have contributed to that phase of our work.