Mr. Chair, the funding that we provide on an annual basis to the communities varies whether it be, let’s say, the Paulatuk coordinator and per capita funding and the federal funding commitment. The funding area does vary from community to community. Some of the communities may be struggling or some have over-expenditures; it could be the high cost of living or the rentals and whatnot. Those are the things that we need to take into consideration during our review. I think it’s important to highlight those key factors. I’m glad that the Member is raising those issues, because it’s important to get as much input from the communities as we can from our departmental perspective and have ongoing discussion if there needs to be an increase and in what areas, the purpose of the increase and so forth. We definitely need to strengthen this programming area. I think that’s where we have been focusing and we will continue to focus. Mahsi, Mr. Chair.
Jackson Lafferty on Motion 2-16(3): Recommendation To Reinstate $15,000 For Law Bursaries Program Under The Services To Government Activity Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Motion 2-16(3): Recommendation To Reinstate $15,000 For Law Bursaries Program Under The Services To Government Activity Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 16th, 2009
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