Although, as average hours tended to be lower, at least in the initial phase of the recovery, total hours worked is only now approaching its pre-pandemic trend. Reflecting in part lingering pandemic effects on both the demand and supply side, the recovery has been uneven across sectors.
We are of the view that this Committee needs to expeditiously recommence its activities, given the extremely short timeframes in which Trinidad and Tobago has to remedy its Third Round deficiencies as well as prepare for the Fourth Round.