Mr. Speaker, Experience Canada is a national career development program designed to reduce youth unemployment and increase national unity by helping graduates gain the work experience they need to qualify for the modern workplace.
Eligible participants benefit from an all expenses paid, 24-week work experience in a province or territory other than their own. They emerge from the program with a better understanding of the country, greater confidence and real work experience.
This is a win-win program. Canada wins because young Canadians are made more productive. Participants win because they acquire new skills and confidence. Funding comes from the private sector and Human Resources Canada.
Here is another fine example of how this government is helping young Canadians.