Mr. Speaker, Canada is well known for its willingness to help other countries and extend a helping hand to people in need.
Northerners are well known too for their generosity. Northern Youth Abroad is a well-respected organization which, for years, has taken northern youth to other parts of Canada and Africa to volunteer their help. NYA has just been told by DFAIT that funding will be cut this year, six weeks before the students travel.
When will DFAIT reinstate funding for this important organization? What does the government have against its northern youth?