Madam Speaker, summer is a vibrant time in my community, Alfred-Pellan. Laval's young people certainly look forward to it eagerly, and so do our community organizations and businesses. Why? Because summer means the Canada summer jobs program, a vital program that makes a difference in my community.
This year, Canada summer jobs will invest close to $7 million in Laval, creating 1,618 quality summer jobs for Laval's youth. In Alfred-Pellan, 331 young people will get opportunities for real-life, rewarding work experience and on-the-job training with our local community organizations and businesses.
I encourage young people in Laval to apply for these jobs, which will make a difference for their future and support our local organizations and businesses.
Good luck, have a good summer, and thank you.