Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I will continue with the report of the Standing Committee on Social Programs and the reports on the review of the 1999-2002 business plans and the 1999-2000 Main Estimates. I believe we are starting on income support.

Income support. The committee notes that there have been ongoing discussions between the Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Education, Culture and Employment in regard to 16 to 18 year olds who meet the conditions of the Child and Family Services Act. These individuals, under the act, are eligible to live on their own but are not recognized as being eligible for income support by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. The committee would like to see this issue resolved and would like to be informed as to the solution.

Student financial assistance. During the business plan review, committee Members indicated that constituents have reported to them that there may be inconsistencies...