By Larry Munn

The Advanced Education Statutes Amendment Act, 2011 (Bill 18) was given first reading on November 3, 2011. Bill 18 introduces new provisions in respect of boards governed by the College and Institute Act, the University Act and the Royal Roads University Act. In effect, the Thompson Rivers University Act is also amended since it references the provisions in the University Act that are being amended. The School Act and various post-secondary legislation are also amended to clarify the use and disclosure of the personal education numbers of students attending private post-secondary institutions.