The department worked closely with the proponent on the proposal to the federal government, but in the end, the cost was just too much for the GNWT. We have an Early Learning and Childcare Infrastructure Fund that is $500,000 a year for the entire territory, and our cost for this project would have been greater than that for the creation of six spaces. It couldn't be justified under our fiscal reality.
R.J. Simpson on Question 474-19(2): Francophone School Admissions and Funding
In the Legislative Assembly on November 4th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 474-19(2): Francophone School Admissions and Funding
Oral Questions
November 4th, 2020
Page 1668
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