HALIFAX (NS) – Nova Scotia’s educational institutions are positioning the province as a global leader in education and training, thanks in part to support from the Government of Canada.

“Our government is investing in EduNova, to support a series of activities aimed at increasing Nova Scotia’s recruitment of international students,” said the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway. “The economy is our government’s top priority. Our investment is helping to position Nova Scotia as a quality education and training destination and in turn, helping to generate community economic development opportunities.”

The investment supports EduNova’s mandate to foster the economic development of Nova Scotia’s education sector, through marketing and promotional activities. The project will focus on international market development and research, familiarization tours and the Student Pathways initiative, which assists international students in their transition to Nova Scotia.

The Government of Canada’s investment of $215,000 is provided through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).

“The demand for education and training continues to expand globally, resulting in an international movement of scholars across borders,” said Ava Czarpalay, President of EduNova Co-operative Limited. “This project will help us to ensure that we are a part of that movement.”

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Christopher Brooks
Manager, Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-426-4790/902- 789-5184 (cell)
Chris.Brooks@acoa-apeca.gc.ca