Mr. Speaker, today I would like to talk about a program that is well appreciated in my riding of Mississauga EastâCooksville, the Canada summer jobs program.
The Canada summer jobs program is rolling out 70,000 jobs for our youth. In 2019, employers and youth satisfaction levels with this program were high. I am encouraging employers and youth of Mississauga East and across Canada to effectively utilize this program's tremendous opportunities. By encouraging our youth into these high-quality jobs, we are helping youth, particularly those facing barriers to employment; employers of 50 or fewer employees; and our communities.
A summer job is an important way to earn money while gaining valuable work experience and will help our youth on the road to a successful career. In my riding, hundreds of employers and youth have benefited by taking part every year. I encourage employers to come forward with their applications during the employer application period that is now open until February 24.
Let us help our youth build our future workforce.