Mr. Speaker, I have had the pleasure of working with the member opposite in committee and I know that he is committed to the safety and security of our young people.
I have witnessed the alarming rise in mental health issues, particularly among young Canadians. I have also seen, with my own eyes, that gang violence is on the rise in my community. One thing that I feel is so important about the Liberal government's strategy is that it involves both enforcement and prevention, and prevention is key.
In order to invest in our communities, we need to believe that government funding is appropriate for non-governmental organizations, for the organizations supporting our young people and that they are there for them in their time of need. I know we can count on the NDP's support in that regard.