Mr. Speaker, Katimavik is a national program that gives young Canadians the opportunity to discover our great country.
While they stay with a host family, young people do volunteer work and practice their second language skills. Most importantly, they discover their environment and learn more about their compatriots.
Over 20,600 people and 2,000 communities have taken part in the program since it was created in 1977 by former senator Jacques Hébert. Last evening, he launched a book entitled Katima...Quoi? on the program.
I invite my colleagues and all young Canadians to read this book. It will take you through an unforgettable experience.