GATINEAU – The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of promoting the leadership development, public policy training and civic engagement of tomorrow’s leaders.
Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced $10 million in funding, as well as a matching fund of up to $10 million, to St. Francis Xavier University in support of its Brian Mulroney Institute of Government. The Government of Canada is allocating these funds in honour of the legacy of the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney.
The Institute, established in 2018, is a centre for research and analysis in public policy, education and government studies. Its core mission is to provide an innovative and stimulating forum for addressing today’s political challenges and training tomorrow’s public leaders.
“It is a real pleasure to support a project that will shape tomorrow’s leaders. It is my hope that this funding will strengthen the Institute’s capacity and sustainability, enabling it to maximize the research and education needed to develop engaged citizens. This institute continues to represent values and hope for future generations. The involvement of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney’s family and the University in this project is greatly appreciated.” – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage