Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, it is common practice in a bill of this size to include many different measures. Everything mentioned in this legislation, with the exception of two items, was in budget 2014. There is nothing new. There are no surprises here at all.
Let me tell the member what the economic action plan would do for Canadians.
We are launching the Canada job grant so that Canadians can get the skills training they need to get in-demand jobs.
We are creating the Canada apprentice loan, which would provide apprentices with Red Seal trades to have access to over $100 million in annual interest-free loans.
We are launching a job matching service. This new service would match Canadians looking for work with employers who are looking to hire them.
We have more paid internships for young Canadians. Over 4,000 young Canadians can now have extra paid internships.
Our government is helping older workers get back to work, by investing $75 million in the targeted initiative for older workers program to support older workers who want to participate in the job market.
This legislation is good for the Canadian economy, and it is good for Canadian employers and employees. I ask the opposition to support the bill.