Mr. Chair, the government invests over $300 million annually to address youth employment challenges through the youth employment strategy, which provides skill development and work experience for youth at risk, summer students, and recent post-secondary graduates.
Our economic action plan announced that the government will review the youth employment strategy to better align it with the evolving realities of the job market, and ensure Canadian investments provide young Canadians with real life experience.
Canada will continue to have one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the G7. We have helped 2.1 million youth obtain skills, jobs, and training. We recognize more has to be done, and that is why we are helping young Canadians get the skills they need, helping young entrepreneurs start more businesses, and supporting more paid internships for graduates.