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Elimination of student loan interest in Newfoundland underscores lack of action on student debt in BC
Gen Charest
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March 26, 2009
Media Release

Elimination of student loan interest in Newfoundland underscores lack of action on student debt in BC

VANCOUVER--While students in BC languish with some of the country's highest student debt, students in Newfoundland rejoiced at today's announcement that interest would be eliminated on provincial students loans. The move adds�

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Student debt isn�t stimulating
Gen Charest
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February 26, 2009
Media Release

Student debt isn�t stimulating

OTTAWA--Students reject recommendations released yesterday by the Education Policy Institute that include higher tuition fees and reduced teaching resources. As the Obama administration makes record investments in higher educ�

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Investment in public education key to economic stimulus, poll shows
Gen Charest
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February 5, 2009
Media Release

Investment in public education key to economic stimulus, poll shows

VICTORIA--An overwhelming majority (86 percent) of British Columbians believe investment in public education should be a key part of any economic stimulus plan in the upcoming provincial budget, said a poll released today by �

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Federal budget fails research community
Gen Charest
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January 27, 2009
Media Release

Federal budget fails research community

OTTAWA--By cutting funding to the research granting agencies, the federal government has betrayed the research community and damaged the ability of Canadian universities to undertake innovative research. Losses to the base bu�

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