(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. I will also be speaking in Inuktitut. On January 12, 1998, there were 11 students going to Arctic College from Pangnirtung. They were from the Adult Education Centre. These students went to attend school from January 12 to February 6, and were given their per diem for two weeks. After their student allowance was paid for this time period, they received only $30 after their initial student allowance. Some students have children to feed. I would like the government to realize that the amount of money they were making was as low as ten dollars a day. Considering that they were students and have children, this is not very much. I would be embarrassed if I was the government paying this amount of money to students who have many children to support. During question period, I will be asking the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment on this issue. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)
Tommy Enuaraq on Member's Statement 181-13(5): Arctic College Student Living Allowances
In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 181-13(5): Arctic College Student Living Allowances
Item 3: Members' Statements
February 8th, 1998
Page 641
Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
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