Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Education. Mr. Speaker, I am sure the Minister is aware of a letter of February 1 sent to him by Mr. Joe Enook, chairperson of the Baffin divisional board of education, which noted alarming problems the board is already experiencing with respect to teacher recruitment next year. Mr. Enook, in his letter, states that prospective applicants ask about rent and type of accommodation for teachers. When informed of the rents they will probably pay, they have immediately declined any further interest in a position with our board. The high rents and utilities, coupled with the cost of living, are scaring away many potentially good teachers. We may be left with only those teachers who simply cannot get a job elsewhere. Is the Minister aware of this problem?
Dennis Patterson on Question 323-12(3): Teacher Recruitment Problems Because Of Housing Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 323-12(3): Teacher Recruitment Problems Because Of Housing Policy
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 22nd, 1993
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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