Yes, I am comfortable with that. I am also comfortable with just what the Minister is telling me here. I am pleased that it is that much money. I have always indicated that early childhood development spending has a return of 10:1, so $9 million could see a return of $90 million over a period of time on the early childhood or the children who we are spending that money on, so I am happy to hear that. I am satisfied with the response. I don't need anything in writing. If it is $9 million, then I would suggest that we spend a lot more than that. Considering the great returns that we have, I think that setting up opportunities for kids to be productive citizens and graduates, educated people who return into our society, and if we could spend a little more money on them now, I think we would see great returns, but I am happy with that response and I have nothing further. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Tom Beaulieu on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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