In Kamloops we are facing a critical labour shortage. I feel we, as a City and through Venture Kamloops need to work diligently supporting the attraction of the desired workforce to the community. This would include marketing our community as a desirable place to live and supporting specific attraction efforts. Within this process many of our key employers such as TRU, Interior Health, Highland Valley, Kruger pulp mill, and many of our manufacturers employ unionized a labour force.