Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the one percent for us was $2.6 million in addition to other reductions that we made over the past number of years. When we look at the list of demands that we have and the needs that we have, like more nurses and nurse practitioners, and better benefits and pay, and those type of things, we had to make some tough choices. This is an important program, which is why we have a significant amount of money in the budget and even more significant amount of money next year, that after all these years we've done enough work and recognize the fact that it's time to invest in this, and we have done that to the best of our ability with the resources we have for this coming year and then the year after next. As I indicated, the number goes up to $360,000. So I believe that is a very clear commitment by the government, supported by the Social Programs committee. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 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 19th, 2006
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