Jackson Lafferty on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 2009. See this statement in context.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

March 8th, 2009

Jackson Lafferty Monfwi

Mahsi, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to introduce Bill 7, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act. The purpose of this legislation is to raise the maximum aggregate of the principal amounts of all student loans that may be made by the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The maximum aggregate principal amount of student loans that the Government of the Northwest Territories may lend under the Student Financial Assistance Act is $33 million. The amendment proposes to increase this amount to $36 million for the fiscal year 2009-2010 and thereafter. This change is required to allow the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to continue

providing student financial assistance at current benefits levels.

We trust that the members of the standing committee will agree that this amendment is appropriate and necessary. We would be pleased to answer any questions the Members may have.

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Jackson Lafferty on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

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