Daniel McNeely

Recognizing Mr. Stewart.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Moving on. Mr. Nakimayak.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Vanthuyne. Recognizing Deputy Minister Stewart.

MR. STEWART: Thanks, Mr. Chairman. You'll notice I believe there's a few items there that are related to cultural aspects that have seen some changes. You'll also notice there's a new line called arts organizations operating funding; that's $460,000. I believe it's the third one down on the list of contributions.

What we've done is we've consolidated a bunch of little pots into one new line, which is that arts organizations operating fund. There's no reduction on this funding; it's just re-profiling some of it into a...

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Vanthuyne.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Nadli.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Mr. Minister.

Looking at the latest report results on the numbers that show that the program is working, and I want to commend the Minister responsible for that. As I recall, some weeks ago or at the last session here that the Minister made a point in saying that the numbers were going to be met or increased from last year. This year, we're still below. When I look at the some of the larger centres, they are quite very high compared to the smaller areas, so would the Minister improve, by working with the regional leadership and the school principals or superintendents, to develop and increase those numbers...

Thank you, Mr. Stewart. Mr. O'Reilly.

Mr. Simpson.

Thanks, Mr. Thompson. Mr. Minister.