Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am aware of how it came about. I supported all the efforts of the government and the department to increase the numbers of northern residents trained for the nursing profession. The reason I was raising the question is I was wondering why we had placed this benefit in a universal program and why we hadn't left the program with the Department of Health and Social Services. If they are the ones who are looking for increased uptake, it would seem to make sense to me that you not tinker with the universal program, but that you leave the department most impacted the opportunity to provide the funding if that is where it was seen as necessary to provide the incentives. I just wanted to know if they had ever sought an opinion as to whether or not this would withstand a Charter challenge.
Charles Dent on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on February 27th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 27th, 2003
Page 389
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