Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  So he talked about the need for providing “predictable long-term funding for post-secondary education” to “train our future researchers, scientists and innovators”. He also noted the severe shortage of skilled labour, the need for better cooperation between governments, and the need to eliminate barriers to higher education.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Do you want me to slow down? Would that be helpful?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  There is no document.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Sekoh. Skano. Bonjour. Good morning. As you've mentioned, I'm here this morning on behalf of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, which focuses on the educational opportunities of first nations, Métis, and Inuit youth. I've been around this place long enough to know about the crushing burdens that you carry as members—your constituency demands, caucus demands, people who ask for your time, the business of the House, and something called a personal life.