Media Release - For Immediate Release

March 26 2010

Students Key to Future: Throne Speech

The provincial government's Throne Speech Thursday identified students as the cornerstone to future growth and promised more money for educational infrastructure.

In a presentation laying out the NDP government's vision for the next immediate future, the government indicated it will contribute $31.5 million over the next two fiscal years to support post-secondary infrastructure projects. It will also invest another $2 million in the Nova Scotia Community College to make room for 250 more students.

The speech also promises the governement will provide a tax rebate of up to $15,000 over six years to university graduates and up to $7,500 to college graduates who stay and work in the province.

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For More Information:

Steve Proctor
External Affairs
Saint Mary's University
(902) 420.5513
E-mail: steve.proctor@smu.ca
www.smu.ca

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