Finance committee  No, it's fabulous, and that's a perfect example of how the crisis is generating a different approach to human resources for those businesses that are in serious trouble. It is going to make a difference in this country. There's nothing like a good crisis to change behaviour. So for those who have minimum-wage employees, I think we're going to see a different approach to human resource management on the part of those businesses, and that is a good thing in this country.

Finance committee  I think it's a very well-kept secret in this country and that a little more awareness of the fact that there are organizations that can help would be one way to do it. Obviously, financial support is key. We've made an investment in sector councils. I think they have, over the last ten years, proved their worth, but they don't have the kinds of resources that can make a real difference yet.

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank all for having us represent the Alliance of Sector Councils at this meeting. I am speaking on behalf of 30 sector councils that come together in the alliance. I myself am actually president of the one sector council that looks after the tourism industry.