But lately, many government officials have raised concerns about the safety of sending children to strangers' houses to sell things. In return he has promised to spend a million dollars on education to make up for the lost money. Politicians across the country are considering following New Brunswick's lead. He promised that he would instead guarantee funding increases for schools. In Ontario's most recent election, Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty and NDP leader Howard Hampton both said they were angry that some students have to sell chocolate bars to raise money for classroom supplies.
Many parent associations agree.
They say that it is the job of the government, not students, to provide money for schools. CBC4Kids wants to know what you think. Write to us and let us know. First of all, the kids sell products door to door to people whoare strangers, and it's dangerous because something can happen to them. As a parent we trust them but you can't trust anyone outside.