UPEIFA is participating in @CAUT_ACPPU’s Parliament Hill Day


November 23, 2023

UPEIFA is participating in @CAUT_ACPPU’s Parliament Hill Day to advocate for accessible and affordable PSE in Canada, better protections for public PSE institutions and stronger supports for research and science. #CAUTLobby2023 #cdnPSE #canlab

UPEIFA President Michael Arfken met with PEI Senator Jane MacAdam, Charlottetown MP Sean Casey, Senator Percy Downe, Senators Brian Francis (PEI), and Judy White (NL) to discuss removing post-secondary institutions from federal insolvency legislation (CCAA), increased funding for PSE, and increased Tri-Agency funding. #CAUTLobby2023 #cdnPSE #canlab


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