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Federal Budget Ignores Plight of Aboriginal Students
Gen Charest
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March 4, 2010
Media Release

Federal Budget Ignores Plight of Aboriginal Students

OTTAWA--Today's federal budget fails to address the significant gap in post-secondary participation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. "Education is critical to breaking the cycle of poverty," said Jaden Keitlah, …

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Federal Budget Continues Failed Innovation Strategy
Gen Charest
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March 4, 2010
Media Release

Federal Budget Continues Failed Innovation Strategy

OTTAWA--Today's federal budget stakes Canada's future economic success on the failed policy of commercialising university research. "The budget continues to follow the misguided science and technology policy that has left Can…

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Proposed Financing Pact for Québec a Disaster for Students
Gen Charest
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February 23, 2010
Media Release

Proposed Financing Pact for Québec a Disaster for Students

OTTAWA--Recommendations contained in the report titled Pact for the Competitive Financing of our Universities, released today, would lead to skyrocketing student debt for Québec students. "At a time when a post-secondary educ…

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Alberta Government Clarifies Budget, Students Remain Concerned
Gen Charest
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February 12, 2010
Media Release

Alberta Government Clarifies Budget, Students Remain Concerned

OTTAWA--The Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology has clarified that yesterday's budget will not remove the cap on student debt of approximately $29,000 for a four-year degree, but have instead eliminated a fi…

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