The achievement gap is not caused by a lack of intelligence. It begins with low expectations and teachers. We need to change the attitudes.

I think the expectations of the citizens of the province have changed, and it's no different for teachers.

This investment is a win-win. Teachers' salaries are increased, student achievement is improved and the taxpayer gets a good deal.

We attribute the movements to renewed interest in the group following a summer of doldrums and higher expectations for the gold price. We look to higher gold prices and stronger valuations associated with higher volatility.

It's taken six hard months to negotiate this agreement and the teachers have never wavered in their commitment to maintaining the quality of education provided to children who attend kindergartens. This agreement meets their bottom line of ensuring that the quality of education is maintained at all kindergartens.

A majority of kindergarten teachers voted to accept the new agreement because it enables all the parties to step back from the confrontation of the dispute and start working together.