Thanks, Mr. Chairman. On page 9-18, the reference to the NWTTA professional improvement fund shown in the main estimates for the coming year, $1.232 million. Mr. Chair, two years ago, or in the last fiscal year, this amount was $957,000. So showing, by my rough math, somewhere between a 25 and a 30 percent increase. I know this is a negotiated item in the contract with the teachers, but I'm wondering if the Minister or his people could give a little bit of background in terms of what is the objective, or the function, of this allocation, and how is that we're seeing a 30 percent hike in such a short period of time, Mr. Chairman.
Bill Braden on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 14th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 14th, 2006
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