Mr. Speaker, the riding of Brant qualified for Canada jobs funds as a result of being part of the Niagara economic region which had an unemployment rate of 10.3%.
These programs have made a difference in my community, and I remind the opposition members that there were times when they came to my riding and they spoke about how difficult the times were there. They challenged me as a member of parliament to stand and do something for my community.
We have done that and I am very proud of it.