Madam Speaker, the member opposite says he cares about youth employment, but when it mattered, he and his party voted against a budget that delivers real opportunities for young Canadians.
Budget 2025 invests $1.5 billion over three years in youth programs; creates 100,000 Canada summer jobs, which is 24,000 more than last year; funds 55,000 student work placements; and launches a youth climate corps to prepare youth for the jobs of tomorrow. These investments are working. Youth employment rose by 21,000 jobs in October, the first increase since January, and youth unemployment dropped by almost 1%. The Canada summer jobs program, even though the member thinks it is not important, sees 88% of participants employed within two years, and the student work placement program benefits 97% of employers.
We are building opportunities for youth. The member opposite continues to vote against them. We will always be there for the youth.