Mr. Speaker, since 1997 the YMCA has been providing a great service to young people with the federal public sector youth internship program.
Delivered in partnership with the Government of Canada, the YMCA is creating the opportunity for thousands of young people to gain valuable employment skills, training and internship experiences.
This program targets the people who need it most: young dropouts and people transitioning from school—either high school or university—to the labour market.
Ten young people from Etobicoke benefited from this program and can see the path to a more secure future for themselves and their families. Without this program, they might still be struggling to find their way.
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development must renew this program today so the YMCA can continue to provide this opportunity to our young people for years to come.