Canadian Federation of Students - Nova Scotia

Government abandons students in provincial budget

mgoogoo — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 17:58:45 +0000

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

HALIFAX—Students are disappointed that Nova Scotia’s provincial budget fails to address skyrocketing tuition fees, the fastest rising fees in Canada, and makes no new investments in student financial aid.

“This budget is a demonstration of the contempt that Stephen M

Students present pre-budget recommendations

Moira Peters — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:11:24 +0000

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Students present pre-budget recommendations

Liberals give university administrators a get out of jail free card for fiscal mismanagement

Robert DeVet — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 20:46:43 +0000

Halifax – Measures announced in yesterday’s Universities Accountability and Sustainability Act will infringe on the rights of students and workers and provide no new measures to prevent financial mismanagement at pu

As Liberals cut $49.5 million from student aid, new data shows Nova Scotia leads pack in university costs

Robert DeVet — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:33:12 +0000

HALIFAX-Data released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows that Nova Scotia remains among the least affordable provinces to pursue a post-secondary education.

Liberal Government Increases Tuition Fees, Cuts $39 Million in Financial Aid

Robert DeVet — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 14:56:00 +0000

HALIFAX – Today’s provincial budget confirms that students and their families will face yet another 3 per cent tuition fee increase this year, bringing total tuition fee increases to 12 per cent in the last 4 years.

One small step for Nova Scotia, one giant step for Newfoundland and Labrador, in student financial assistance

Robert DeVet — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:30:05 +0000

HALIFAX - A day after the Newfoundland government announced plans to replace all provincial student loans with grants; the Government of Nova Scotia has announced plans to remove interest charges from student loans in Nova Scotia.

Students Endorse Idle No More, To Attend ʻOne Billion Risingʼ Rally

Natascia Lypny — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:01:32 +0000

News Release: Student Debt Skyrockets According to Report

Kaley — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:51:59 +0000

HALIFAX—A report released today by the Maritimes Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) revealed that average student debt continues to rise in the Maritimes and more students are taking on more than $45,000 in debt to finance their education.

PC Tax Credit Out of Touch with Students

CFSNS — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:50:16 +0000

For Immediate Release
Monday, May 11, 2009

HALIFAX – A new tax credit announced this morning by Progressive Conservative Leader Rodney MacDonald will do very little to curb student debt, improve access for low- and middle-income students, or address out-migration of Nova Scotia’s youth.

“Students in Nova Scotia pay the highest tuition fees in the country and struggle with the country's highest average student debt,” said Kaley Kennedy, Nova Scotia National Executive Representative of the Canadian Federation of Students. “ NO.”
“There is not a shred of evidence to support the theory that these programs make education more affordable. In fact, research suggest that this type of program is a boon for wealthier families.”

The proposed program would provide up to $1000 in non-refundable tax credits to parents who place money into a Registered Educational Savings Plan within the first year of a child’s life, starting January 2010.
According to the Maritimes Provinces Higher Education Commission, higher-income families in the Maritimes are more than twice as likely to save for their child’s education, and support them later during university.

“In this election, students and their families are looking for a real plan to address skyrocketting tuition fees and a plan to reduce student debt,” continued Kennedy.

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The Canadian Federation of Students is Canada's largest student organisation. It is composed of over 80 university and college students’ associations in all ten provinces with a combined membership of over one-half million students.

For more information, please contact:
Kaley Kennedy
Nova Scotia National Executive Representative
Canadian Federation of Students
Office – (902) 425-4237
Cellular – (902) 802-4616