Mike Kelloway, Sydney—Glace Bay
Linked statement
“I want to recognize the young people in Cape Breton who ran a youth summit in Sydney. They met to talk about housing, food, and climate change. Young people care about our future and want leaders to listen to them.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible group of young Cape Bretoners. In February, the Get Up & Get Organized Youth Summit brought together nearly 50 youth and community members in Sydney to tackle real issues: food security, housing, climate change and active transportation. Co-developed and led by youth aged 15 to 24, the summit gave young people a space to be heard, to lead and to build hope for our communities. I had the privilege of meeting with the youth planning committee on April 1. Its message was clear: Young people care deeply about Cape Breton’s future and want decision-makers to listen. I want to recognize the youth leaders, Isaac, Lily, Jordyn and Claire, along with Nova Scotia Health, the Ecology Action Centre and every partner organization that made this possible. The voices of Cape Breton’s youth matter, and we are listening.”
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible group of young Cape Bretoners. In February, the Get Up & Get Organized Youth Summit brought together nearly 50 youth and community members in Sydney to tackle real issues: food security, housing, climate change and active transportation. Co-developed and led by youth aged 15 to 24, the summit gave young people a space to be heard, to lead and to build hope for our communities. I had the privilege of meeting with the youth planning committee on April 1. Its message was clear: Young people care deeply about Cape Breton’s future and want decision-makers to listen. I want to recognize the youth leaders, Isaac, Lily, Jordyn and Claire, along with Nova Scotia Health, the Ecology Action Centre and every partner organization that made this possible. The voices of Cape Breton’s youth matter, and we are listening.