Yes, that is part of the plan. The staff grant will go directly to the staff. As you know, some of the staff have worked over 20-plus years. This will be an incentive for them to be more committed and further their education if they want to. We provide the incentive for them primarily focusing in those areas. We provide the funding directly to the staff so there’s no implication on organizations, whether it is expenditures or budget planning process. This has been already indicated. We spoke with numerous workers, as well, and they are fully aware that this money is available to them. It’s based on applications and we’ve received a majority of applications already and we initiated some of the payments last week. We will continue to do that, Mr. Speaker. Mahsi.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 624-17(5): Wage Supplement Program For Early Childhood Workers
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 2015. See this statement in context.
Question 624-17(5): Wage Supplement Program For Early Childhood Workers
Oral Questions
February 15th, 2015
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