I'd like to thank the minister for that. It is especially pertinent in the community of Cache Creek in the Fraser Canyon, where we are under a severe flood warning right now.
In my riding, there are dozens of organizations that qualified for Canada summer jobs, yet they likely will be denied a placement because of limited funding. It is of note that the government has only reallocated existing resources for this program. I believe that Canada and our students would be better served through an enhanced Canada summer jobs program versus a direct wage subsidy, where and if possible.
Can we expand the program, and some of the other positive initiatives announced, to provide funds to all organizations and additional essential services that can still operate? We're spending $9 billion on students. Surely creating more work experience is better than a direct cheque. As the Minister of Health noted at the very beginning of this session, Canada does have “a culture of innovation and courage”. I'd like to see that happen as it relates to students this summer.
Thank you.