A controversial bill that would pave the way for other degree-granting institutions outside of UPEI is being postponed, Premier Robert Ghiz announced this morning at Province House.
The province was planning to introduce a new Degree Granting Act this fall. That was in response to developer Richard Homburg’s plans to develop Homburg University, a privately funded school focusing on real estate studies.
UPEI mounted a campaign against the act and Opposition Leader Olive Crane called on the province to shelve the bill until public consultations were held.
Ghiz described it as a “complex matter” while addressing P.E.I. MLAs Friday morning.
He said both Homburg and UPEI have agreed to sit down together and try to work out a solution that would be acceptable to both organizations.
Crane said she’s pleased the premier has agreed to postpone the proposed legislation but she said it should still be sent to a legislative standing committee so not just UPEI and Homburg – but Islanders – can also have a say on the proposed legislative changes.
