Mr. Chris Rainer at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On December 5th, 2013. See this statement in context.

December 5th, 2013 / 4:20 p.m.

Director, Strategic Policy and Planning Directorate, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

I think we can definitely say yes. At a 38% graduation rate, that's a lot of missed opportunities for students to be able to participate, to choose the paths that they want to follow. A grade 12 graduation is one of those initial steps to unlocking those opportunities and keys for students, absolutely.

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