Expedition to Community will engage about 300 youth through Canada Service Corps
Ottawa, Ontario - Employment and Social Development Canada - Canada’s future prosperity depends on young Canadians getting the experience and skills they need to succeed. That’s why Will Amos, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, today announced Expedition to Community (E2C), a new program that aims to engage Canadian youth in community service in five Inuit communities located in four northern regions: Nunatsiavut, Nunavut, Nunavik and Inuvialuit.
Through this program, a core group of 50 youth will in turn involve as many as 250 more in unique service opportunities that address issues and needs faced by communities across Canada’s North. Core participants will be provided with inspiration, incentives, key skills, supportive learning environments, and a range of learning opportunities that are suited to their own aspirations and interests.
E2C is delivered by the Students on Ice foundation, which educates youth about the importance of the Polar Regions. Students on Ice receives funding through Canada Service Corps. This January marked one year since the Prime Minister and Minister of Youth, Justin Trudeau, launched the design phase of Canada Service Corps to promote civic engagement among young Canadians. Canada Service Corps provides youth with access to service opportunities that are meaningful, while assisting them in gaining life skills. These service opportunities will provide young people with the chance to make a difference in their communities.
Source : Government Of Canada