Mr. Speaker, from our point of view, the best way to help youth is to ensure that they stay in school and get an education to build a strong career.
The hon. member might be interested to note that youth have enjoyed the most significant job growth since 1990. Their employment rate today is 12.5%. In 1999 about 80,000 full time jobs were created.
From our point of view, benefits are only one piece of the puzzle. Getting a job is the most important.