NLIS 2
April 7, 2003
(Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs)

 

New funding for teacher housing on north coast of Labrador

Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Wally Andersen today announced details of increased funding for teacher housing on Labrador�s North Coast.

The minister met with officials from the Labrador School Board, Department of Education and Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation on April 3, 2003, to clarify issues surrounding teacher housing. Additional funding of $500,000 has been secured through the contribution agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for the Benefit of the Inuit Communities of Labrador, commonly referred to as the Inuit People�s Agreement (IPA).

"We had an open and frank discussion on ways to address concerns related to teacher housing on the North Coast, and I am pleased that all parties have come to a mutual understanding," said Minister Andersen. "I would like to commend the management committee of the Inuit People�s Agreement, which is made up of members from each of the five Inuit communities on the North Coast, for approving this additional funding to address current teacher housing needs."

The chair of the Labrador School Board, Guy Elliott, said he is confident about the future of teacher housing on the North Coast. "As a result of the meeting with Minister Andersen, the Labrador School Board will be able to provide teacher housing for the 2003-04 school year, and is now optimistic that over the next few months a long-term solution can be found."

Media contact:

Bert Pomeroy, Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, (709) 896-8668
Guy Elliott, Labrador School Board

2003 04 07                                        1:20 p.m. 


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