Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I cannot answer the Member's direct question. As I said, the councils make the choice as to where they allocate the reductions that this government has had to pass on to them. I can say that the formula is believed to be equitable by the department, and it was agreed to by the directors who were present when the formula was being reworked. It includes such things as a fixed dollar amount for full time equivalent student, weighting for average school enrolments, living cost differential, and, Mr. Speaker, it also includes a distance factor based on school student populations and how far away they live from schools. The formula is equitable across the territories because the same criteria are applied in all communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 565-13(4): Bussing Fees
In the Legislative Assembly on October 2nd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 565-13(4): Bussing Fees
Question 565-13(4): Bussing Fees
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 1st, 1997
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