Madam Chair, earlier this winter, I had the opportunity to travel to Montreal with the minister. We visited the Fusiliers Mont-Royal regiment to announce the summer employment program for reservists. The announcement was very well received by the Canadian Armed Forces and by reservists.
We know that reservists are very important. The North Shore Regiment in my riding does excellent work. I would like the minister to tell us how initiatives like the summer employment program for reservists are useful, especially when it comes to recruiting. As members know, we want to increase recruitment in the Canadian Armed Forces. We also want to increase diversity in the Canadian Armed Forces. We want to make sure that everyone who wants to join the armed forces can take advantage of these programs while keeping their jobs.
I would like the minister to tell us a little more about this program, which is very popular among reservists and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.