I will share my time with my deputy and provide her an opportunity as well.
I echo the comments that were just shared. This has been, really, about all Canadians working together and stepping up, all members of Parliament, all parties and all levels of government, because all of us are in this together to ensure that we fight this pandemic. The health and safety of Canadians has always been our priority. It remains my priority, and I'm confident that this is the goal of everyone, because we want to succeed.
I believe that, when it comes to this program, it was in response to a direct need that we were hearing from Canadians from coast to coast to coast, including not-for-profits, which do very important work. I think it's important that we recognize the work of volunteers, especially young people who have been stepping up, and this is one way to provide a grant and a reward to appreciate them during this very challenging time. A lot has been taken away from individuals because of this pandemic, and youth are no exception.