AB postsecondary community shares reactions to budget

Several members of the Alberta postsecondary community shared their reaction to the 2026–27 budget. Leaders from institutions like MacEwan University, the University of Alberta, and the University of Calgary welcomed the increase to their operating grants, while also noting the ongoing financial pressures they will be navigating. The Alberta Post-Secondary Network also welcomed the new investments, acknowledging the top-up to operating grants, supports for capital projects, and funding for new program seats. Staff and faculty unions and student newspapers expressed concern about the budget’s impact on students, as the operating grant increases fell below population growth and inflation.