MONTREAL/March 24, 2006—
In his budget speech, Quebec's Minister of Finance, Michel Audet, announced a major financial commitment towards the construction of a new building for the John Molson School of Business (JMSB) at Concordia University.
Concordia's President, Dr. Claude Lajeunesse, welcomed the announcement saying "by making this important financial commitment, the Quebec Government is reaffirming the quality and importance of the JMSB to the future of this province."
The School's mission reflects the priorities of the government and Quebec society as a whole by graduating employable students who are responsible community citizens. It strives for excellence and innovation in its graduate and undergraduate programs and places a strong emphasis on research and scholarship.
"We are also extremely pleased and applaud the government for its overall support of post-secondary education which has been increased today by 7%," added Dr. Lajeunesse. "It is a commitment which needs to grow, in order to ensure that Quebec's students have access to the kind of education which will serve them and Quebec society to their highest potential."
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Tanya Churchmuch
Senior Media Relations Advisor
Concordia University
