Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak about an aspect of a young person's journey in education. It may very well encourage them in a career path.

As parents or educators, we always strive to get the best quality education for our young students so they can have success in life. Many will reach the biggest milestone of their young school life in obtaining their grade 12 graduate diploma. For many, the realization that graduating from grade 12 that it is not all that it is cut out to be when they realize the grade levels are not on par to get into post-secondary studies. Many have struggled with post-secondary studies and soon leave to return home. Most feel they are stuck between a rock and a hard place with nowhere to go. Many do not have peer support groups to discuss their dilemma. For most of our students who have gone through school systems in our small centres, they were inundated with school books on basic sciences, basic math, basic reading and writing. Now throw in virtual learning sessions, which they may get nothing out of as they are already struggling with just trying to achieve credits in order to graduate.

Mr. Speaker, perhaps we need to take a closer look at education learning outcomes for the small centres. Perhaps they would be very interested in education if we offered more than just school books. Perhaps we need to seriously look at incorporating life skills courses into the schools in small centres.

The purpose of a life skills course or training is to realize the student's full potential and develop self-esteem by learning practical skills required for everyday living. This also improves social skills, community connections, and most of all, increasing independence.

Mr. Speaker, I will have questions for the Education Minister at the appropriate time. Mahsi.