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Today’s news includes articles about education savings and tax filing from various news sources.

B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant celebrates $75-million milestone.
BC Government News site. March 16, 2017.
More than 60,000 B.C. children will have an additional $1,200 towards their post-secondary education by the end of March, as a result of government’s contribution to the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG).

U of S may admit more low-income medical students.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix. March 17, 2017.
A proposal to be presented to the University Council next week asks the university to start reserving six of its 100 medical school seats for Saskatchewan students from households that bring in less than $80,000 a year.

Indigenous students find support at U of T’s Hart House.
The Star. March 16, 2017.
SOAR program aims to help break down barriers for indigenous students who want to pursue a post-secondary education.

Not filing tax return? You could be losing out on money.
CBC News PEI. March 16, 2017.
The P.E.I. Department of Family and Human Services estimates as many as 2,500 Islanders do not file income tax and that could mean they’re missing out on up to $11,500 in benefits.

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Today’s news includes articles about student success and tax changes from various news sources.

Unlocking Dreams, Opening Doors – Partnering for Success: Joint Protocol for Student Achievement.
CNW. February 16, 2017.
“The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to ensuring that all students can pursue their dreams of post-secondary education and/or success in the workplace. Children and youth in care deserve and need our very best.” 

Equipping our kids for the new labour market.|
IRPP’s Policy Options. March 13, 2017.
We must rethink how our education system is preparing kids for the new labour market, where resilience and adaptability are key.

How new tax changes squeeze parents.
The Star. March 13, 2017.
If you live in Toronto, have more than one child and are in a single-income household, here’s what you’ll see.

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