NB PSE shares concerns about future, next steps in light of budget

Several members of the New Brunswick postsecondary sector have expressed their relief and concerns in the wake of the 2026-27 provincial budget. While many were glad that the anticipated 10% cut to postsecondary funding was not realized, members of the sector told CTV News that the grant freeze for postsecondary institutions was still effectively a cut, considering inflation. NB MLA Megan Mitton and several student union representatives also voiced their concerns about the potential for future cuts and tuition increases. Your Saint John notes that the Université de Moncton has announced the acceleration of its “operational transformation process” in response to the “real revenue loss” created by the freeze.