Mr. Speaker, our government has accelerated the second phase of funding for the Canada summer jobs program in order to help students quickly acquire the best work experience possible during the summer months.
Canada summer jobs is focused on encouraging employers of not for profit, public sector, and smaller private sector organizations with 50 or fewer employees to create jobs.
This morning, on behalf of our government, I announced that employers and students in Laurier Station will receive $7,728 in funding for the Regroupement des jeunes de Lotbinière.
This announcement follows announcements for the Centre Kéno-Patro, the Association Les Roul'Entrain and the Association québécoise des enfants dysphasiques de l'Estrie.
The second phase will also allow Véloroute des Bleuets to fill the 12 or 13 positions it needs.
Our government has the will and the means to take swift action. We are committed to helping young people acquire the skills, knowledge and experience they need to prepare for their future. We are getting things done.