Media advisory - Student Group Grades 2014 Federal Budget

OTTAWA, Feb. 11, 2014 /CNW/ -

Who: Jonathan Champagne, National Director of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA)

Amanda Nielsen, Chair, Board of Directors CASA and President of the Athabasca University Graduate Student Association

Michael McDonald, Manager of Stakeholder Relations for CASA

What: A telephone news conference and technical media briefing with question and answer period will discuss the impact Budget 2014 has on Canadian students.

Why: The federal government has an essential role to play in learning, training and research.  CASA is committed to advancing an accessible and high-quality Canadian post-secondary education system and the federal budget deserves commentary from leaders who represent students who will drive Canada's long-term prosperity.

When: Wednesday February 12^th, 2014 at 12:00 PM ET

Number to call: [phone], Conference ID # 97281891

The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations represents 300,000 students at 24 member associations from across Canada. CASA advocates for a Canadian post-secondary education system that is accessible, affordable, and of the highest quality.

SOURCE: Canadian Alliance of Student Associations

Cynthia Waldmeier        
CASA Media Relations Officer        
[email protected]         
Office: 613-233-8906  Mobile: [phone]