Ottawa/CMEDIA: $10 million in funding, as well as a matching fund of up to $10 million to St. Francis Xavier University was announced today by Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage in support of its Brian Mulroney Institute of Government.
“It is a real pleasure to support a project that will shape tomorrow’s leaders…will strengthen the Institute’s capacity and sustainability…maximize the research and education needed to develop engaged citizens…to represent values and hope for future generations. The involvement of…Brian Mulroney’s family and the University in this project is greatly appreciated,” said Pascale St-Onge in today’s news release
Recognizing the importance of promoting the leadership development, public policy training and civic engagement of tomorrow’s leaders, the Government of Canada is allocating these funds in honour of the legacy of the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney, and the funding for St. Francis Xavier University in support of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government was announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.
“St. Francis Xavier University and the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government at StFX…pleased to receive this $10-million contribution from Canadian Heritage…legacy of…Brian Mulroney, Class of 1959, for Canada and all Canadians. This investment and the additional $10 million in matching funds…ensure an exceptional student experience and help shape our country’s future leaders,” said Dr. Andy Hakin, President and Vice-Chancellor, St. Francis Xavier University.
Established in 2018, the Institute is a centre for research and analysis in public policy, education and government studies with its core mission to provide an innovative and stimulating forum for addressing today’s political challenges and training tomorrow’s public leaders focusing on governance structures and policy development, with an emphasis on Canada.
Conducting public outreach and extracurricular activities to stimulate national and international discussions, the Institute engages with the student body in order to help develop Canada’s next generation of political leaders.
