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November 26, 1999
(Education)

The following statement was issued today by Judy Foote, Minister of Education. It was also read in the House of Assembly:

I rise to update my honorable colleagues on our government's on-going commitment to the youth of our province. Once again this year the Department of Education has provided over $500,000 in grants to a wide variety of youth organizations benefiting 35,000 young people across the province to assist them with their programming for the year.

Monies have been allocated to the Scout and Girl Guide movements in the province as well as the provincial Councils of the Boys and Girls Club. Youth centres were also provided funding, as were the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program, the Community Services Council Volunteer Centre and the Navy and Army Cadet Leagues of Canada.

These organizations help to foster through fun and learning the qualities that will help the youth of Newfoundland and Labrador become well-rounded individuals and leaders in their communities.

In addition, we have just made the last installment of $50,000 of a three-year $150,000 commitment for the development of a new camp at Northwest Pond for the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of the Girl Guides of Canada. The completion of this 25-acre campsite will provide an ideal setting for the 13,000 active members, both girls and adults, in Newfoundland and Labrador for adventure and leadership in surroundings that stimulate environmental awareness, physical activity and challenge.

Government has also renewed its commitment of $75,000 to the School Lunch Association. As my honourable colleagues may know, the School Lunch Association helps children take full advantage of their educational opportunities by operating a non-stigmatizing program that provides hot, nutritious lunches to children at school, regardless of their families' ability to pay. I am pleased that government's financial support of youth programming complements the important work of the over 6,000 adult volunteers who commit their time and talent to the youth of this province and the 200 staff people who maintain the administration of these organizations.

It is by working together that we can maximize opportunities for the youth of today with enhancement of their future possibilities in mind.

1999 11 26                                         10:05 a.m.


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