Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you, Minister, for being here to help us understand what's going on.
I have two parts to my questioning today. I want to go back to the summer jobs program, because my budget this year, compared to last year, was cut in half. I have a lot of constituents who have been declined for the summer jobs program. A lot of these people who have been declined provide jobs for youth that nurture them, get them off the streets and help them to stay away from trouble, human trafficking and the rest of the craziness that goes on in this world.
A couple of my constituents are concerned because they have been informed that the applications are approved by MPs. Can you set the record straight for us that this is not the case?