Monday, May 5, 2008

Statement in the House of Commons:
National Youth Week

Hon. Judy Sgro (York West, Lib.):  

Mr. Speaker, National Youth Week is held during the first week of May and is dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community.

Youth Week brings young people of different communities together to promote youth achievement, activism and volunteerism.

Its goal is to motivate and inspire young people in Canada and internationally to contribute to their community year round.

I encourage all members of the House and all of the communities across this great country to celebrate this highly enthusiastic and immensely valuable segment of our society.

National Youth Week is an opportunity for all communities to celebrate our youth.