First, let me state that a good education is the best investment we can make for any Northerner or any Canadian. The statistics show very clearly that the better educated you are, the better your job opportunities. The employment rate among those with college degrees and diplomas and university degrees is very, very high. It is in the 90 per cent range, I believe. In the small communities we recognize there are limited opportunities. With those that are close to a major resource development, there’s been impact benefit agreements. We have extensive support for adult upgrading education. We have funding through the BDIC to work with local small business initiatives. We have ITI. We want to work with the aboriginal governments as well as look at pooling our money. There are a host of ways we’re trying to work to improve the quality of life for all those in all communities.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 216-16(2) Poverty Issues Affecting Aboriginal People
In the Legislative Assembly on May 29th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Question 216-16(2) Poverty Issues Affecting Aboriginal People
Oral Questions
May 28th, 2008
See context to find out what was said next.