Jane Groenewegen
Statements in Debates
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as a result of that contribution from Canada, are there any stipulations put on our program in terms of…I’m thinking of this 75 percent rule because, Mr. Speaker, it’s come to my attention that in fact the federal government through other programs that they offer, Student Financial Assistance has never required a 75 percent case load and I want to know, in the contract or in the contribution agreement for the $1 million we get from Canada was there not a stipulation in there with respect to the amount of course load in passing that needed to be required to...
Thank you, Mr. Dent. Mr. Pokiak.
Thank you, Ms. Lee. The motion is in order, it is not debatable. All those in favour of the motion? All those opposed to the motion? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Thank you, Mr. Dent. Next on the list, I have Mr. Ramsay.
Thank you, Mr. Dent. Mr. McLeod.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I think that is probably a very good change in the fact that it’s challenging sometimes for students to carry a 75 percent course load and then have any time for working or means of supporting themselves, or perhaps they’re parents and they have family responsibilities. I think it’s a good thing. What precipitated the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to make this change? Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Dent. Mr. Pokiak.
Transportation, capital investment expenditures, airports, special warrants, $3.4 million.
Thank you, Mr. Dent. Ms. Lee.
Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Dent.