Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The benefits of such a program could be significant. In a time when we seem to be having difficulty competing with southern employers for nurses, teachers, doctors, tradespersons, this initial period of employment in the north could alleviate some of the costly recruitment and turnover averages and could even turn into long-term commitment of these students as they become adults to their home community and home territory. Lately, I have heard of too many cases where young northerners with excellent skills and recognition in southern institutions have been picked up by the south because of hiring glitches or policies that did not recognize them as priority candidates. When we speak of the need for an integrated, cohesive approach to goals within the policies of our government, I would like to see this priority attention apply to the educating, training and employing of all northern students. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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