PORT MOODY, June 11, 2009 – The Honourable James Moore, Member of Parliament for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam and Minister of Canadian Heritage today congratulated the organizations and students in the riding that will benefit from this year’s federal Canada Summer Jobs program.
Thirty organizations in the Tri-Cities will be able to create 120 summer job opportunities for students, thanks to an investment of $329,105 by the Government of Canada.
Local community organizations receiving funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program are: the Howe Sound, BC SPCA, Simon Fraser Society, Tri-Cities Area Office, Seaview Community School, Sasamat Outdoor Centre, YMCA Camp Deka, Community Recreation Association of Belcarra, Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam Alliance Church, City of Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam Christian Centre, Shining Star Daycare, New Life Community Church, City of Coquitlam - Leisure & Parks, Terry Fox Foundation, Northside Foursquare Church, Westwood Community Church, Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship, Coquitlam Farmers Market Society, Volleyball BC, Port Coquitlam Daycare Society, Hawthorne Seniors Care Community, REO Rafting Resort, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Pajo's Fish & Chips Gates Park, Eagle Ridge Animal and Bird Hospital, Finders Forum Inc, and Zee Infotech Inc.
“I am very pleased that students in our community will be able to benefit from quality summer job opportunities right here in the Tri-Cities,” said Minister Moore. “These projects, while providing students with work experience, will also benefit local organizations and small businesses.”
Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative that supports work experiences for students while also helping organizations that provide important community services.
It encourages not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create jobs that not only meet their needs, but also benefit students looking to gain work experience.
“In light of the current economy, it is more important than ever that we help our students,” added Moore. “This means creating more jobs that prepare them for the workforce through experience and learning opportunities across the country.”
Canada’s Economic Action Plan contains increased funding of $20 million for Canada Summer Jobs to help Canadian students acquire skills and work experience. With the additional funding, the Government of Canada will now make $107.5 million available annually through Canada Summer Jobs for the next two years.
About 300 Service Canada Centres for Youth are also helping both students and employers. Located in communities across Canada, these centres are generally open to the public from May to August. They provide a variety of services, free of charge, to help employers advertising summer work opportunities and youth looking and applying for jobs in their communities.
