I can't say exactly, because there wasn't an agreement that goes beyond this year for funding. For instance, last year, the family learning kits which were done in collaboration with the NWT Literacy Council, there was $76,000 in funding. That is one of the areas that is being cut. We have still got the $251,000 that is still going to be going to them. We are going to have to discuss with them how that is being spent, but it is not an easy number to come up with because the amount that the Literacy Council got each year was not the same. So there wasn't a set amount that was going; it always depended on how things were negotiated. I would like to say to the Member that, as I have said, I share her concern about cuts to this area, and I would just like to assure her and all Members that I will continue to work with my Cabinet colleagues to see if there is any way that we can find any extra funds that this would be the first area of priority for me to see a reinvestment. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Charles Dent on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 23rd, 2004
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