Human Resources committee  Yes, I am, somewhat.

Human Resources committee  Could I ask you to repeat that, please?

Human Resources committee  It appears that in the economic policy federally in British Columbia, if I may address that, there is a growing need for skilled workers here, and yet there seems to be a lack of willingness to address the labour force that's available but is currently not eligible, for example, for EI or income assistance.

Human Resources committee  It's interesting that you mention literacy training, because the federal government just cut funding for literacy training. The provincial government isn't picking up on that. We have to remember that ASPECT's members are mostly working with multi-barrier clients. If anybody is eligible for EI, they are the most skilled workers.

Human Resources committee  Thank you for being here today. I really appreciate that the committee has come to Vancouver to allow us to make presentations in person. I want to talk to you about a framework for an employment strategy that ASPECT has developed. ASPECT is an association of service providers for employability and career training.