AB establishes expert panel to review, evaluate funding for PSE

The Government of Alberta has announced that is establishing an expert panel to review and evaluate the province’s postsecondary institution funding. The review will assess factors such as the impact of federal immigration policy changes on institutions and current and alternative funding mechanisms. The committee will also look at higher education funding models across Canada and around the world. “Our students deserve to have the best opportunities to pursue their career aspirations and create prosperity for our province,” said AB Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney. Appointments to the committee are expected to be completed by December 31st; the panel’s work will commence in 2025.

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