PM announces Vanier scholarship for six Mac students

Stephen Harper was at McMaster University Wednesday with an announcement about Canada’s plan to “attract, train and retrain” the world’s brightest minds.

The Prime Minister announced six students from Mac are among the recipients of the prestigious Vanier Scholarship.

Five students from the University of Waterloo also won the award, worth $50,000 a year.
The federal government created the award to attract world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global centre of research and higher learning.
“By attracting and retaining the world’s best doctoral students, we are building a culture of innovation and high achievement right here in Canada.”
“This in turn will strengthen our economy, our society, creating jobs and prosperity in the country for years to come.”
“And it will add momentum to our country’s increasing strength and ambition.”
The Prime Minister also announced the scholarship program has reached 500 recipients from Canada and around the world.
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