Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As the Minister explained, the formulas are based on a number of factors. They are based on enrolments but the amounts vary, depending on the size of the school, the location. For example, a teacher in some communities would receive northern allowance and that is a factor. As well, there are additional costs of shipping and just high cost of living, and that’s indexed, as well, into the formula. The formula looks at all those factors and at the different areas of the formula. There are areas for administration, for the teacher formula for both elementary and secondary schooling, there’s funding for Aboriginal language and culture programs, for inclusive schooling and, as well, we fund for – particularly in Yellowknife – utilities and maintenance of buildings, although for other areas of the North that amount is budgeted in Public Works and Services.
Paul Devitt on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 4th, 2013. 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 3rd, 2013
Paul Devitt
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