 Did you know that BC is the only province in Canada that doesn't require workers in the trades to be certified? Uncertified workers are often paid less and have lower rates of employment, job stability, and labour mobility. This is particularly challenging in an economy recovering from the pandemic. As parliamentary secretary for skills training, I am excited to be leading the conversation about how we can introduce skilled trade certification to BC in a way that supports our current workforce and sets up our future economy for success. BC has built a strong and effective trades training system, yet there are currently thousands of trades workers across the province without formal recognition of their knowledge or skill levels. That's why we'll be requiring skilled trade certification for an initial 10 electrical, mechanical, and automotive trades. To do this, we need your input, whether you're considering a career or working in the trades or an employer, industry stakeholder, or member of the general public, you have valuable insights into what supports we can bring in for apprentices and businesses to make this change successful. We want to hear from you. Please take the time to visit our website to fill out the survey and to learn more. Together, we're going to keep building a stronger BC.