Mr. Chairman, this clause gives us some concern and probably needs some clarification by the Minister. If the clarification is not enough to resolve the issue, I have an amendment. The problem here is, we want to make sure that if, for instance, in a different district a program is not offered and it is decided it would be in the best interest of the student to go to Yellowknife, Fort Smith, lqaluit or whatever, the way it's worded now, the receiving board is responsible for providing accommodation. Our feeling is that it should be very clear that the board from which the student comes that should be responsible.
I'll give you a number of reasons: one, there are financial implications of that; second, I'm sure the parent and the student would be much more comfortable if they had the responsibility to choose where the kid is going to stay. I think it's unfair to put this responsibility on the board to which the student is coming. It has been stated many many times that here in Yellowknife we welcome students if programs aren't offered in other communities or regions. But, it should be very clear that it is the responsibility of the student's home district to: one, pay for it; and second, to have the responsibility to make sure the student has proper accommodation.
For many reasons, it makes a lot of sense. I wonder if the Minister can clarify here. We need a little bit of light on this particular section. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.