Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to recognize Canada career week 1997 and to congratulate the week's organizers for highlighting the necessity of preparing young Canadians for opportunities in the new knowledge based economy.
Choosing a career path has always been a serious decision for any generation of young people. Carving out a new career path in the information society is especially challenging and that is why the Government of Canada has made youth employment a national priority.
One key goal of our youth employment strategy is to provide young people with the information and assistance they need to be informed about their career choices.
The Government of Canada is proud to be a partner and active promoter of Canada Career Week. We are committed to seeing that young people are made aware of the challenging career opportunities in the new economy and, if necessary, to draw up the career plan that will prepare them for the world of work.
Career week offers an important opportunity to—