Mr. Speaker, this summer, I visited dozens of organizations that received Canada summer jobs funding. There were 223 youth in our community who gained meaningful jobs through this federal program. There were 64 organizations that received over $1 million in investments in our beautiful riding of Pierrefonds—Dollard. Young Canadians have gained valuable experience and skills through these jobs with the Canada summer jobs program, which are experiences they will utilize in their careers.
I had the pleasure of visiting some key organizations.
I visited day camps, such as Youth Stars and Camp Chaos.
I visited community pools like Briarwood, Fairview and Elm Park.
I visited the West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped, which supports adults with disabilities.
I visited food banks like On Rock and the West Island Assistance Fund, which help families in need.
I also visited places of worship and cultural centres, such as the Hindu Mandir.
These groups are dedicated to supporting youth and developing our community. I thank them so much for all that they do.