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Human Resources committee  We do not qualify for the first month, though we are qualifying for month two. That subsidy is challenging in some ways because it's such a broad base. Concerns are where, for instance [Technical difficulty—Editor]

May 25th, 2020Committee meeting

James Epp

Human Resources committee  Let me start with labour. Labour has always been challenging in the Fraser Valley, at least for the last 10 to probably 15 years. However, the crisis has not helped at all. Part of it may have been because of the generosity of the government initially in some of the offers. Even now when we try to bring people back to work, they are getting paid pretty much the same or maybe more in some cases.

May 25th, 2020Committee meeting

James Epp

Human Resources committee  Okay. Given the greater risk of COVID-19, individuals with compromised immune systems and underlying medical conditions, including many elderly people over 65, myself included, should be prepared to take extra steps of precaution so that the overall economy can operate under normal circumstances following the protocols that have been put in place for reopening business.

May 25th, 2020Committee meeting

James Epp

Human Resources committee  Thank you for the opportunity and for listening to me. During the last 10 weeks, the RV industry has found dealing with COVID and its restrictions challenging. The rentals division has taken a massive hit. The Canadian RV rentals sector combined contributes over $260 million annually to the economy.

May 25th, 2020Committee meeting

James Epp