The following statement was issued today by Judy Foote, Minister of Education. It was also read in the House of Assembly: The Department of Education, in partnership with Industry Canada, has recently approved the establishment of 15 additional community access sites in the province. A community access site provides public access to the Internet. Community members and local businesses can access information, send and receive electronic mail, get help with developing a Web page and develop their skills using technology and the Information Highway. This is the first series of sites approved under the new Memorandum of Agreement signed with the Government of Canada last November. This initiative is part of the Government of Canada's Connecting Canadians strategy to make Canada the most connected nation in the world. The Community Access Program will ensure that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians share in the opportunities of the global, knowledge-based economy. This brings the total number of sites in the province to 102 and by the end of March 2001, there will be a total of 154 sites in the province. The establishment of these community access sites presents this government with the opportunity to look at innovative ways to provide services to the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador. These community access sites will also serve to create meaningful employment for young people. Already details are being finalized on a partnership arrangement with the Government of Canada to fund 67 youth workers at new and existing community access sites for this year. I'm pleased to announce that the following communities will now become connected to the Information Highway: Buchans
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