Mr. Speaker, the number of Canadians working for temporary help agencies grew by 15 per cent in 1995, 17 per cent in 1994 and 29 per cent in 1993.
Workers at these agencies earned on average $383 a week last year; more hours for less money. Some private employment agencies pocket hefty premiums from both the workers and their place of work.
We must therefore encourage government departments and the private sector to post a far greater number of job openings in Canada employment centres, which offer free services to all.