Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence (en anglais) visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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Released on November 21, 2013
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation today to provide the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) with the clear authority to operate as a polytechnic institution.
The proposed legislation will change SIAST’s legal name to ‘Saskatchewan Polytechnic’.
“This new Act will help introduce the role of Saskatchewan Polytechnic,” Advanced Education Minister Rob Norris said. “We believe these changes will benefit both students and the school’s reputation across the country.”
Polytechnic institutions undertake applied research and scholarly activity and give students the opportunity to take new and innovative programs.
The proposed legislation will:
“These legislative changes will support our efforts to ensure Saskatchewan employers and students have access to industry-responsive technical education and applied research expertise, furthering economic and social prosperity,” SIAST President and CEO Larry Rosia said.
Both the Act and its regulations are expected to come into force in Spring 2014.
SIAST serves 26,000 students through campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon.
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For more information, contact:
Bill Stovin
Advanced Education
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0926
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