Human Resources committee  I am not familiar with the specifics of the program you referred to. I could find out and possibly contact the clerk of the committee in that regard. Of course, we think that this is one of the areas where there are some real challenges to be dealt with. You referred to schedule

Human Resources committee  As I said earlier concerning the other project, we have various programs, in particular the Literacy and Essential Skills Program. Funds are available. There are conditions. Every year, we deal with all sorts of groups who send in applications. I am responsible among other things

Human Resources committee  The first thing I would like to say is that employment insurance is, by name, an insurance program. One of the principles of an insurance program is having what you call a deductible. I'm not defending it. I'm explaining how it functions. There was a measure that only one waiting

Human Resources committee  Honestly, I must admit that I am not an expert on programs for aboriginals. However, I do know that regular consultations are held with these different groups to identify possible ways of supporting them. In fact, there are two particular programs that are of interest. They are

Human Resources committee  We hold ongoing discussions with aboriginal groups through their program. I am not an expert on the status of those discussions, but that is most certainly one of the aspects that we raise regularly.

Human Resources committee  Absolutely. Many people contact us to obtain subsidies under the criteria we have for the programs. We hold discussions with many representatives from various groups. If those people contact us, it will be our pleasure to receive their submissions or to accompany them in a submis

Human Resources committee  However, there might be what I would call “lessons learned” from that pilot project, and perhaps a new one could be created from the ashes of the old one. I am not familiar with the project you are referring too, but you seem to be saying a lot of good things about it. So perhap

Human Resources committee  We constantly look at other international practices in the domain. Certainly through the CCDA a lot of work has been done in terms of learning the best practices of others. You know, there is the reality of Canada and how our education system is structured, of how the current pra

Human Resources committee  The answer is that I don't have a readily available study on that particular aspect, but that's certainly a worthy suggestion.

Human Resources committee  That is also the reason why the department expends a lot of effort. I would like to talk about one organization, the office of literacy and essential skills. We have a lot of projects, not only involving the trades, but in all sorts of areas, to try to improve literacy and nume

Human Resources committee  Many studies are conducted, either by the department or various research organizations, in connection with what you are raising. I would need a specific aspect in order to be able to answer your question.

Human Resources committee  I think this is a good suggestion. This would be a massive study if you started to do every industry sector.

Human Resources committee  I think there are many studies that show that not having sufficient human resources will put the brakes on the productivity of businesses, and this will reduce economic growth by several billion dollars.

Human Resources committee  Yes. I think that is one of the reasons why the committee is studying this question. It wants to ensure that every possible means is being taken to attract labour, either from abroad or here, and to further skills development in every possible way.

Human Resources committee  I don't know if such a study exists.