Discussion · Adjournment Proceedings
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“The member is twisting the numbers. In 2012, youth unemployment was over 14 percent under Stephen Harper, and it is under 14 percent today under our government. Every job matters, and we keep working to create jobs for people of all ages. Job training is led by the provinces, and we work with them to help students find work.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is not defending the federal government; it is stating the facts of reality. The member might want to twist the numbers, but I used a very specific example. He was working for Stephen Harper in 2012, when the economy was doing well and youth unemployment was over 14%. Contrast that to under 14% with the current Prime Minister, given the environment we are in today. Every job is important. We continue to push for more jobs for all ages. In terms of colleges and universities, how we train people, it is about working in collaboration with provinces. The provinces play a leading role in ensuring that the labour market is actually connecting post-secondary facilities with future employment opportunities. The federal government supports, co-operates with and works toward that.”
-
Reply to a debate question
Relevance 37 of 100
None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
See full analysis
Mr. Speaker, it is not defending the federal government; it is stating the facts of reality. The member might want to twist the numbers, but I used a very specific example. He was working for Stephen Harper in 2012, when the economy was doing well and youth unemployment was over 14%. Contrast that to under 14% with the current Prime Minister, given the environment we are in today. Every job is important. We continue to push for more jobs for all ages. In terms of colleges and universities, how we train people, it is about working in collaboration with provinces. The provinces play a leading role in ensuring that the labour market is actually connecting post-secondary facilities with future employment opportunities. The federal government supports, co-operates with and works toward that.