Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In my statement I focussed on the cancellation, the sunsetting of the nutrition program that was run by the Food First Foundation. I mentioned that there were a lot of comments. There are six pages of comments from educators across the NWT and none of them are negative, Mr. Speaker. They all point to the positive aspect of this program and the need for children in schools to be fed in order to learn adequately. I believe the Minister of Education, Cultural and Employment would probably agree that students with full stomachs have improved learning. My first question would be to ask the Minister what focus does Education, Culture and Employment place on that principle. What emphasis is placed on nutrition or food programs within ECE? Thank you.
Wendy Bisaro on Question 9-16(6): Cancellation Of Funding For School Nutrition Program
In the Legislative Assembly on March 7th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 9-16(6): Cancellation Of Funding For School Nutrition Program
Oral Questions
March 6th, 2011
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