Maria Minna at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On March 15th, 2010. See this statement in context.

March 15th, 2010 / 4:20 p.m.

Liberal

Maria Minna Liberal Beaches—East York, ON

Okay.

I'd like to move on to another part. Given that 42% of Canadians have low literacy, how can any of you here explain the cut of $1.3 million in grants and contributions to organizations that provide adult literacy, literacy and essential skills? Given the 42% literacy problem, why are we cutting literacy by $1.3 million? From the policy perspective, can anyone answer that question? And the information is on page 14-14 and 14-9.

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