Nova Scotia:

Citizens and their elected officials often say that education is the most important investment in our future. Certainly, preparing children for adulthood with literacy and numeracy is a priority.

But we must not lose control of the costs. Public education is becoming more expensive, even as enrollment declines. Data show that, over a decade, Nova Scotia’s per-pupil subsidy increased 50 per cent – from $8-thousand per child to $12-thousand.

Government needs to control education spending and be mindful of its fiscal legacy. By lowering public debt and improving public finances generally, our children will inherit a more stable, prosperous province. Otherwise, they will be left to pay great debt burdens in the future.

Newfoundland and Labrador:

Citizens and their elected officials often say that education is the most important investment in our future. Certainly, preparing children for adulthood with literacy and numeracy is a priority.

But we must not lose control of the costs. Public education is becoming more expensive, even as enrollment declines. Data show that, over a decade, Newfoundland and Labrador’s per-pupil subsidy increased 42 per cent – from $9-thousand per child to $13-thousand.

Government needs to control education spending and be mindful of its fiscal legacy. By lowering public debt and improving public finances generally, our children will inherit a more stable, prosperous province. Otherwise, they will be left to pay great debt burdens in the future.

New Brunswick:

Citizens and their elected officials often say that education is the most important investment in our future. Certainly, preparing children for adulthood with literacy and numeracy is a priority.

But we must not lose control of the costs. Public education is becoming more expensive, even as enrollment declines. Data show that, over a decade, New Brunswick’s per-pupil subsidy increased 52 per cent – from $9-thousand per child to $13-thousand.

Government needs to control education spending and be mindful of its fiscal legacy. By lowering public debt and improving public finances generally, our children will inherit a more stable, prosperous province. Otherwise, they will be left to pay great debt burdens in the future.

PEI:

Citizens and their elected officials often say that education is the most important investment in our future. Certainly, preparing children for adulthood with literacy and numeracy is a priority.

But we must not lose control of the costs. Public education is becoming more expensive, even as enrollment declines. Data show that, over a decade, P.E.I.’s per-pupil subsidy increased 61 per cent – from $8-thousand per child to $12.5-thousand.

Government needs to control education spending and be mindful of its fiscal legacy. By lowering public debt and improving public finances generally, our children will inherit a more stable, prosperous province. Otherwise, they will be left to pay great debt burdens in the future.