First Nations education funds quietly 'removed' by the previous government, Liberals say
Liberal government to 'redouble' its efforts to deliver on First Nations education, Bennett says
"The Liberal government says much of the funding it was counting on for First Nations education was quietly removed from the books by the previous Conservative government, leaving them to scramble ahead of their first budget on March 22.
The Liberals had campaigned on a pledge to invest $2.6 billion in First Nations education over four years and $500 million over three years in infrastructure for First Nations schools.
"I can confirm that the previous government removed the promised additional funding for First Nations education and which the previous minister confirmed in this House," Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said during question period today.
Bennett's office could not confirm what the exact amount "removed" from last year's ledger was, referring CBC News to finance officials."
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