Nova Scotia Universities To Receive $25-Million In Government Aid
HALIFAX – The 10 universities in Nova Scotia will receive a combined $25 million in Covid-19 relief from the provincial government, to help them stay afloat financially during these uncertain times.
Universities everywhere, much like the business community, are suffering from the loss of revenue from tuition, residents fees, and other sources of income. The money is expected to be transferred from the government to the universities within the coming weeks.
“We’ve heard from our universities and we know they are facing new challenges as their operations pivot due to Covid-19,” said Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Labour and Advanced Education in a press release. “This funding will address some of those challenges and help meet their immediate needs.”
Dalhousie is set to receive $9,479,700 from the program, by far the most out of the 10 universities. The next highest is St. FX, which will get $3,646,100.
“Since the beginning of the pandemic, universities across Nova Scotia have been working hard to ensure students can continue to learn in safe and positive ways,” said Bill Lahey, chair, Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents, in the same press release. “These changes have presented unexpected financial costs and necessary investments, and this funding will help universities address the impact of those.”
Below is a breakdown of how much money each university is due to receive.
Acadia University: $2,187,700
Atlantic School of Theology: $218,800
Cape Breton University: $2,187,700
Dalhousie University: $9,479,700
Mount Saint Vincent University: $1,458,400
NSCAD University: $1,215,400
St. FX University: $3,646,100
Saint Mary’s University: $2,916,900
University of King’s College: $1,324,700
Université Sainte-Anne: $364,600
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