I think the notification to the employer, though, remains at April 19 or so this year, so I'd encourage anything that can be done there. I know that Service Canada is working hard.
Anything that could be done to move the entire window earlier and for applications to open earlier would be good. If notifications could be made in February or March so that employers would be ready to act and a post-secondary student, for example, who would like to start on May 1 could.... If we could see more of those opportunities made available with more notice....
Certainly I can speak for employers in Kitchener. I know you've received some letters from them. They are very keen to have that extra notice period. There could even be a challenge to Canada summer jobs to pay a living wage. Maybe the Government of Canada could say, “We'd encourage you to ensure that every role in your organization is paid a living wage and we're going to help make sure that you can do that.” On behalf of employers in Kitchener Centre, I strongly encourage you to have that advocacy included, along with a return to pandemic funding levels.
Thank you.