Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I don't say that as a criticism of the program. I would just like to see us get a return on the program. If we are going to educate northerners, I certainly would like to see them...We are investing in folks to come back and we are investing in the right people. I know the last couple of years I have had people ask about programs when they go into their masters, and the Minister provided them with good information and opportunities to go forward and families were very grateful. So when you see an increase in the program, that is going to be an extremely good positive spin-off. I would just like to see that we continue the momentum and synergy so the North as a whole sees a benefit. Do people in general, once their loan is remissed, do they leave or are they staying? It's my experience that when you educate someone up here, whether they are born here or have been educated here, they seem to have a strong tendency coming back home and raising families. No real question, Mr. Chairman, just an observation. All the kids, young students, young and old who have taken advantage of this program, I am just curious on where they have ended up in the sense of that.
Robert Hawkins on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on August 16th, 2007. 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
August 16th, 2007
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