The newly elected federal Liberal government has no shortage of ambition, outlining the ingredients for a robust economic transformation, with investments in artificial intelligence (AI), national defence and housing.  In this vision, Canada will become an energy superpower and, by removing internal trade barriers, a robust single economy less reliant on trade with a fickle southern neighbour.

The prospect is compelling.  But it relies, first and foremost on a skilled and ready workforce.  The kind of workforce that Canada’s post-secondary institutions develop in spades. So, why are governments across the country standing on the sidelines as higher education in Canada is eroded?

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