Daniel McNeely

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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister Sebert.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister Sebert.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

Thank you, Minister Sebert. Mr. O'Reilly.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

Thank you, Minister Moses. Mr. O'Reilly.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister Sebert.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister Sebert,

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

Thank you, Minister Sebert. Mr. O'Reilly.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 73)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I, too, would like to thank the committee for their efforts on this controversial challenging issue. Like my colleague from the Delta, coming from a small community, it can be challenging as it is in any profession, and I feel that teaching is a noble one. We had, in one of the communities back home, 100 per cent turnover of the teachers. That is an indicator. A school is no good without any staff within.

We are faced with a number of other obstacles to attract high quality teachers in these smaller communities, and the indicators are there to say there is some trouble...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

That leads me to the other question here on course curriculum delivery. As mentioned here, the beginning of the academic year in 2016-2017, we have seen particularly Math, English, and Social Studies 30-1 to 30-2. Is that being delivered, and what is the progress that we have made so far with the schools that are delivering that criteria?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well said, and I totally agree with my previous colleague, Mr. Simpson, on those remarkable historic words. Mr. Speaker, education is the most valued possession one can have. This learning capitalization gives you lifelong abilities for creating a wide range of prosperity, life choices, independence, and above all, security. The education system, and more important, "delivery." Our indicators of engagement on measurable is in the hands of community, regional, and territorial leaders. Mr. Speaker, it has been said many a times, education starts at home.

In 2013, 79 per...