Canada’s universities announce election priorities

OTTAWA, March 30, 2011 – The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) launched its Election 2011 website today at www.universitiesmatter.ca. The site outlines the priority issues of Canada’s universities during this federal election campaign.

“Universities are accelerators to prosperity and economic security for Canadian families,” says Paul Davidson, AUCC president. “Renewed investments in higher education, research and innovation are a national priority that all parties can agree on.

Canada’s universities are asking candidates and parties to commit to investing in universities in order to find solutions to the challenges facing the country, prepare young Canadians to be global citizens, and make a high-quality university education and experience available to more Canadians.

“There are priorities that Canadians agree on and which all candidates and parties should commit to as part of their proposals for moving Canada forward,” says Mr. Davidson. “Investing in universities ranks high among them.”

AUCC’s election website includes useful information for all parties, candidates, the media and voters. It is updated daily and includes social media tools.

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Media Contact:

Helen Murphy
Communications Manager
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Email: hmurphy@aucc.ca
Tel.: 613-563-1236, ext. 238