Meaghan Wilson

The BC budget shows lack of regard for students

Recent budget is a slap in the face for anyone trying to get an education By Meaghan Wilson The pre-election budget of the government offers little financial aid to those seeking higher education. The government has reduced its contribution to the operating budgets of post-secondary institutions by $45 million between 2012–2013 and 2015–2016, a 2.4 per cent drop. Additionally, funding was cut to public transit, which has Translink projecting a $65 million deficit this year. Increasing funding to all of these programs would help students, but more importantly aid in creating a sustainable economy in every part of the province.…

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