I think I have made my point. I still am concerned about the Minister not acknowledging that he needs to respect the decision of the Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board and he could do it if he wants to do it. He could do it by mobilizing the department and getting the support of the Cabinet and getting the support of this House. Dealing with the Government of Canada is one thing, but we are a House that passes laws, we set up regulations all the time, we create funds for all sorts of reasons and to meet all social needs. It's totally within his power to state that he respects the decision of the Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board in this regard and to set up the policy to follow that decision, rather than having his department keep repeating that somehow this board did not do the right thing. I am going to leave it there and follow up with the Minister, but I am looking for his commitment to look at financial implications of taking action on this.
Sandy Lee on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2003. See this statement in context.
department Of Education, Culture And Employment
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 25th, 2003
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