Government of Canada invests $319,755 in Nipissing-Timiskaming youth

Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Jay Aspin
News Release

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The Conservative Government recognizes that our youth are our most valuable asset. They are our future workers, innovators, and the leaders of tomorrow.



Although the Opposition has voted against every initiative we have introduced to better support young Canadians, we are taking action for our youth and delivering real results.



In Economic Action Plan 2012, we invested another $50M over two years in our Youth Employment Strategy, to help young Canadians obtain meaningful work experience. That is in addition to our existing commitments, which include the Canada Summer Jobs program.



This summer we have helped over 36,000 students find jobs in a variety of fields, all across Canada, through Canada Summer Jobs. These opportunities are helping students pay for their education, while equipping them with the skills and experiences they need in order to succeed.


In Nipissing-Timiskaming alone the Government of Canada has invested $319,755 to connect youth with 118 different valuable employment opportunities to further develop their skills.



With the input of young Canadians, we have also enhanced the information available online, at youth.gc.ca. This website gives students access to valuable information on resume building, cover letter writing, and job postings – all at the click of a button, whenever they need it.



These programs and initiatives remain popular across the country, offering valuable experiences to young Canadians.



It’s our responsibility as a government, collaborating with our many partners, to set the next generation up for success. We take that responsibility seriously.


After all, today’s young Canadians are the future of our country.

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