As a diverse organization that counts tradespeople, nurses, engineers, scientists, law enforcement officials and social workers as members, we understand how vital education is to the working people of our province. LCFA believes strongly that in order to strengthen our system in the long-term Alberta’s post-secondary institutions require long-term investment, stability, and a return to strong public interest mandates free from undue interference. Post-secondary education is a vital ingredient for our province’s economic and social future, and without the work being done at our institutions Southern Albertans will be left behind by the economy of the 21st Century.