Province Contributes to Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business

The province is investing in Aboriginal business studies in Nova Scotia to support job growth and development.

“The province is helping to ensure that our Aboriginal students can take full advantage of the opportunities flowing from Nova Scotia’s growing economy,” said Deputy Premier Corbett. “This is a unique program and I congratulate Cape Breton University, business leader Joe Shannon and, of course, Purdy Crawford for their work on an initiative that will benefit all of Nova Scotia.”

Mr. Corbett, on behalf of Premier Darrell Dexter, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, announced a $500,000 investment during a celebration of the Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business today, Sept. 6, at Cape Breton University.read more