Donald Shiner, Nicola MacNaughton, Janet Craik, Lisa Sullivan, John Beaney and Olufemi Adegun made statements and answered questions.

Benjamin Kane Fulton made a statement and answered questions.

At 5:18 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:22 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

At 5:35 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:36 p.m., the sitting resumed.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study of experiential learning for younger Canadians;

that, in relation to this study, the Committee focus on the movement of people, from high school and CEGEP, through post-secondary education structures (e.g. university, college, apprenticeships and other training programs), and ultimately into the workforce, studying how experiential learning opportunities inform this process;

that the Committee hear from witnesses for eight meetings;

that one meeting be dedicated to hearing from the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and departmental officials;

that one meeting be dedicated to apprenticeships;

that one meeting be dedicated to youth underemployment after completing their education;

that one meeting be dedicated to youth unemployment and how it harms the transition to the workforce;

that one meeting be dedicated to co-op programs and work-integrated learning;

that one meeting be dedicated to volunteerism and internships and how they inform work decisions for students;

that one meeting be dedicated to school-to-work transition strategy in Canada compared with international models and programs;

that the final meeting be dedicated to the consideration and approval of a draft report; and

that the Committee report its findings, including recommendations, to the House and that the Government provide a response to the recommendations made by the Committee.