I am pleased to be in Winnipeg, a city that is boldly preparing for the job market of the future. From programs that help new immigrants, to connecting job opportunities with older workers, Winnipeg and Manitoba are providing innovative solutions to the challenge of matching workers with jobs and jobs with workers. My remarks today will also focus on jobs.
Notwithstanding the gradual approach that has historically characterised the Union, we must take concrete steps to solve the imbalances that exist within the Union. If we don’t, the EMU might even be jeopardised eventually. The EMU is not an end in itself.