Jane Groenewegen

We all know that for children who are apprehended by the system it is a very big upheaval in their life, and ultimately, they may end up with family members or grandparents, but if there was a way to avert that apprehension process, and if it were possible for family members to work collaboratively with a social worker to ensure the best course and plan of care for the children in question, I think it would be a better system. No doubt, homes do need to have to be qualified regardless of whether they’re relatives or not, because we’ve heard the stories from southern Canada where grandparents...

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. I didn’t really hear any questions there. Did you want to respond to that, Mr. Lafferty?

Thank you, Minister Lafferty. Before we proceed with general comments, I’d like to ask the chair of the Standing Committee on Social Programs, Mr. Moses, if he would like to bring the committee’s remarks. Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Minister Lafferty.

Does committee agree?

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Lafferty.

Thank you. I’d like to ask the Minister responsible for Education, Culture and Employment if he would like to read his opening remarks. Minister Lafferty.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Ms. Saturnino.

I call Committee of the Whole to order. We have one item before us today on our agenda, Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act. What is the wish of the committee? Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Minister Lafferty. Ms. Saturnino.