Budget 2012
Advanced Education and Technology’s total Budget for 2012-13 is $2.9 billion.
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Post-secondary institutions |
2.2 billion (operating) |
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76 million (capital) |
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Student Assistance |
200 million |
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274 million (student loans - not included in budget total) |
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Community Adult Learning |
21 million |
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Alberta Innovates |
216 million |
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Research and Technology |
59 million |
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Apprenticeship Delivery |
40 million |
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Ministry Support Services |
36 million |
Highlights include:
- Alberta Advanced Education and Technology’s $2.9 billion budget for 2012 is in line with last year’s $3 billion budget. The reduction reflects the completion of some capital projects.
Post-secondary Institutions
- Campus Alberta grants to post-secondary institutions are increasing by 2 per cent over 2011-12 levels.
Student Assistance
- $200 million in scholarships, grants, RESPs and debt management tools
- $274 million in student loans will be available to approximately 53,000 students.
Innovation
- We are staying focused on building a knowledge-based economy. Our budget for innovation has increased by 3.4 per cent to $275 million.
- $216 million will be invested in Alberta’s priority research areas and technology commercialization through the Alberta Innovates Corporations. This includes:
- Technology Futures - $98.3 million
- Health Solutions - $79.2 million
- Energy and Environment Solutions - $22.1 million
- Bio Solutions - $16.7 million
Read more
- Alberta Government Budget 2012 – news release
- Full Provincial Budget 2012
- Advanced Education and Technology 2012-15 Business Plan
