Human Resources committee  I didn't hear the question. I think we were being asked about the broader challenge of increasing an educated workforce, including persons with disabilities. I think it's very clear that we need to have employer incentives for training. We also need to take a longer-term approa

Human Resources committee  In response to your question, my understanding is that the federal Employment Equity Act only applies to federally regulated industries, and therefore, it would only cover--

Human Resources committee  And contractors. Therefore, it would only cover a certain part of the spectrum. The argument for a national disabilities act means that it would be more pervasive and broader. Second, my understanding is that under the federal Employment Equity Act at the moment, persons with d

Human Resources committee  The services in our community are very thin on the ground. There is a need for sustained funding to be able to support services to include people. The lifetime cost of income support for an individual must be considered in terms of their ability to participate compared with the c

Human Resources committee  Thank you. People at risk and vulnerable people need assurances that programs and services will be there to support them. When they see cuts, they think they're next. Therefore, they're not prepared then, and they are then more reluctant to access the services that are still on

Human Resources committee  Thirdly, we urge the federal government to act as a champion and role model in the creation and development of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. We recommend that they consider means such as the following: first, using the purchasing power of the federal gov

Human Resources committee  Thank you. Mr. Chair and committee members, first let me state our appreciation for the committee's understanding of the travel vagaries of Highway 401, since we were parked for an hour outside Kitchener. Thank you for the opportunity to address the committee on behalf of Par