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Unread 31-05-2006, 02:10
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Re: Ontario provides funding for tech based programs

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Originally Posted by Karthik
To answer some of the questions brought up in this thread. Yes, there have been discussions by the Waterloo and Toronto Regionals in regards to tapping into this funding. If my memory serves me correctly, David Johnston, President of the University of Waterloo addressed this during his speech at the Waterloo Regional.
As many of you may know, both the Greater Toronto and Waterloo Regionals have the Province of Ontario listed as a sponsor. This sponsorship is a direct result of funding received through YSTOP. Unfortunately, the Province will likely be reluctant to fund other FIRST associated projects. The good news is that FIRST received maximum amount of funding to go towards both regionals ($150,000 over 3 years).
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