Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as we heard from the Minister of Finance yesterday, the formula discussions for the two new governments are coming to a close. The Minister expressed some confidence that, in the future, we will be able to maintain existing services. Now, the Member has asked me, how do we find more money for education? I would say that what it takes is a strategic planning activity that I know both Caucuses are undertaking. One of the key factors to remember is that yesterday the Minister of Finance said that he believed there would be adequate funds to continue existing programs and services at existing levels. If we want to increase funding for education that means, we are going to have to discuss as a group where we change our priorities. The budget right now reflects what all 24 Members feel is the priority for this government. We will have to find ways to move monies from one area to another if we agree that priorities are shifting. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 509-13(5): Additional Resources For Education
In the Legislative Assembly on May 21st, 1998. See this statement in context.
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