The document spells out how WE Charity could use this money for “remuneration” of more than 190 workers to administer the initial phase of the program. The budget outlines how 175 program managers would cost $30,000 each for four and a half months’ work. Keenan said that WE Charity “offered to deliver” the program under the government’s branding. Both politicians have admitted they took part in the Liberal cabinet decision on May 22 to award the contract for the student volunteer program to WE Charity and have apologized. The total budget was for $543 million: $500 million directed through WE Charity to up to 100,000 student volunteers, and up to $43.5 million to pay the charity for its work.

Source: thestar July 30, 2020 02:03 UTC