At the YMCA, we have newcomer service programs. We support adults who come in, just through community connections as well as language. We also have a number of programs that help support newcomer youth, and we see the limitations of their opportunities to become involved in their community through employment, depending on what their status is. That's why we recommend having a broader opportunity for all.

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Liberal

Michael Coteau Liberal Don Valley East, ON

Thank you so much.

Mr. Cougler, you mentioned that over the course of the whole winter break you were filling out these applications. How many positions do you actually get? How many did you get for 2023?

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Founder and Executive Director, STEM Camp

Kevin Cougler

I might ask Andrew to answer that.

Across 50 locations, I think we had 406 positions filled.

Andrew, does that sound right?

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Director of Operations, STEM Camp

Andrew Downing

We requested 490 positions. We received funding for 386, and we were able to fill 340 of those positions.

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Liberal

Michael Coteau Liberal Don Valley East, ON

Is your organization for-profit?

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Director of Operations, STEM Camp

Andrew Downing

It's not-for-profit.

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Liberal

Michael Coteau Liberal Don Valley East, ON

So over three—

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Bobby Morrissey

We just ran out of time.

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Liberal

Michael Coteau Liberal Don Valley East, ON

Thank you.

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Bobby Morrissey

Mr. Coteau, it's been a fascinating discussion.

It is one o'clock. That's our allotted time.

Before we adjourn, I want to remind members that four o'clock today is the deadline for the witness lists for our study on AI.

To the witnesses appearing online and in the room, thank you for your dedication to your organizations and for appearing here with good testimony. Thank you so much.

With that, committee members, the meeting is adjourned.