Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, right now, the colleges make a tremendous effort to provide programs in as many communities as possible across the Northwest Territories. Given the fact that this budget that's before this House right now significantly reduces the funding to the colleges in the next year, it puts them under some pressure already. I think it's going to take them some time to respond. I will certainly pass on the Member's suggestions to the western board. I've made the commitment to pass the suggestion on to the eastern college board. I hope Members will recognize that, in these times of fiscal restraint, the organizations are having trouble right now reacting just to the budget that they're faced with and coming up with new initiatives is probably going to be problematic here in the next little while. I believe the colleges will do their best to ensure equitable access across both eastern and western territories to the programs that they offer. I'll certainly reinforce that with the boards; that that should be one of their prime goals. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Charles Dent on Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
In the Legislative Assembly on May 6th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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