Rocky Simpson

Thank you. Next item will be income security beginning on page 45, with information item on page 48. Questions. Minister.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Are you considering changing that ratio, as well, to, say, maybe three or four or five apprentices per journeyperson? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. For the final question, well, first of all, it's good to hear that, in a sense, there is extra money in the budget, money that may have not been spent. Is the Minister willing to look at extending the term for third- and fourth-year apprenticeships, as well, to add another year on? I would like to see the money be spread out a bit, and it will really help small business, as well. Will you consider subsidizing third and fourth years, as well? Thank you.

Thank you, Member. Minister.

Thank you, Member. Minister.

Thank you, Minister. Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.

Thank you, Minister. Member for Kam Lake.

Thank you, Minister. Member for Thebacha.

Thank you, Minister. Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.

Thank you, Madam Chair. One of the problems that I guess I found with the trades programs or with the trades, I guess, in itself, is that we do not have enough tradespeople to provide the ticket for which the apprentices can work under. Is there any intent or any interest in your department looking at other methods to make this happen? For instance, my understanding is that you have to have somebody on payroll, which to me means you pay somebody one dollar a year remuneration and that should be sufficient; would that be an option? Thank you, Madam Chair.