In Oakville and across Canada, young Canadians are leading inspiring efforts to build greener and more inclusive communities.
Since being elected in 2019, support for young people in our riding has been a key priority of mine, and the Canada Summer Jobs program is just one example of our federal commitment to young
Canadians.
The Canada Summer Jobs program helps young Canadians gain the skills and the paid work experience needed to successfully transition into the labour market.
For 2022, we have provided approximately $2.4 million in funding to 90 businesses and organizations in Oakville, creating more than 700 jobs.
Over the past few weeks, I have seen the incredible results of these federal investments first-hand.
I am thrilled to have visited Front Line Outreach, which runs the Camp Dakota summer camp for children from low-income families. Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs funding, Front Line Outreach is
able to run its camp program free of charge.
During my visit, I met with children, leaders-in-training, and staff to answer questions and hear about their summer experiences — made possible by federal investments.
I also visited Community Living Oakville — an organization that provides support services for children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities. Canada Summer Jobs students are working
hard to support community members with special needs.
This includes the Xcel program, which offers activities to help people living with disabilities to develop skills and build relationships.
Lastly, I visited Global Medic’s new location in Oakville. Global Medic plays a vital role in emergency response here in Halton and around the world. Seven Canada Summer Jobs students are working
with Global Medic to package food for local food banks and to supply resources to respond to global emergencies such as flooding, earthquakes, and wildfires.
I thank all of these organizations for showing me the great work that they do, and for providing such valuable work experiences for young Oakville residents.
Faced with the rising cost of living, we will continue to stand up for young Canadians, to help them find meaningful employment experiences that will serve them well, help them enter the workforce, and
grow our economy.
