Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I should back track a bit on my previous answer. We do, in fact, provide some assistance for those programs where there is an improved access year. We do also administer, on behalf of the federal government, a program which provides assistance in up-grading. In response to the Member's question, I would expect this is one of the issues that will be discussed quite extensively when the discussion paper I have proposed to bring forward on student financial assistance is tabled as part of the consultation effort. The regulations have not been substantially changed in student financial assistance for quite some time. As Members will be aware, we are in danger of getting to a situation where the program is beyond what we can afford to support, given the limits of the fiscal targets we face.
Charles Dent on Committee Motion 22-13(4): Recommendation For Additional Funding To Adult Education In September 1997
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 22-13(4): Recommendation For Additional Funding To Adult Education In September 1997
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 24th, 1997
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