Mr. Speaker, I noted that the hon. member spoke of apprenticeships and all the government is doing to encourage apprenticeships, yet it is reported that, despite the supposed measures, less than 50% of employers are providing apprenticeships.
By the way, members may not be aware, but apparently the government is the largest purchaser of construction activity in this country. Therefore, the building trades and construction workers are calling upon the government to actually require that all federal RFP bidders be required to provide a certain percentage of apprenticeships.
I wonder if the member would advise if he is willing to speak to his government and support such a directive.