The previously Liberal-led Newfoundland and Labrador government spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the process that led to its Education Accord, a strategy with its validity quickly called into question after it was released in August.

The 10-year road map was meant to modernize the province’s public schools and post-secondary institutions, but became controversial after Radio-Canada reported it contained at least 15 citations for non-existent journal articles and documents.

According to an access-to-information request obtained and shared by activist Matt Barter, the province s pent $755,809.52 on the plan.

Broken down, $350,221.42 was spent on consulting professional services, $303,807 on salaries, $80,710 for marketing firm Perfect Day, $12,071.87 on travel, $7,324.39 on

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