Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I cannot commit to decide to move money halfway through a year. I think we recognize the importance of trying to put some of the focus on prevention. There is no doubt in our minds that, in the long term, we have to deal with some of these costs to try to keep them in line. Our system would not be sustainable otherwise. I think what does not show in our budget, but the initiative you have heard many times in this House, which Mr. Dent has the lead for, is the Early Childhood Intervention Initiative, where all those dollars are spent directly towards preventative types of programs. This government is trying to shift some of their dollars from treatment to prevention. It is just different aspects and different departments, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
Kelvin Ng on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 20th, 1997
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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