Reports & Publications

Building the Knowledge Economy

January 2011 - The Federal Government’s Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP) has had a powerful effect on the quality and competitiveness of Canada’s east coast universities. The AAU has prepared Building the Knowledge Economy to clearly illustrate and quantify the profound local and regional economic stimulus created by KIP. Click here...

T.M. Solutions Inc.'s supplementary document: Economic Impact of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program Investment in Atlantic Canada's Univerisites

The Economic Impact of Universities in the Atlantic Provinces - The Current View 2006-2008

Report Summary       English       French

Full Report               English        French

AAU'S Public Policy Paper Series

Universities Driving Economic Growth in Atlantic Canada - November 17, 2010

University Research Vital to the Growth of the Knowledge Economy - July 14, 2010

Universities May Hold the Key to Successful Immigration - March 15, 2010

Atlantic Canada's Universities

University leaders and their institutions make a commitment to address climate change in Together We Will Change the World.

Creating a knowledge advantage through research excellence, collaboration and partnerships. more...

AAU Pre-Budget Submission

AAU 2010 Pre-Budget submission

AAU 2009 Pre-Budget submission

Retention of Aboriginal Students in Post-Secondary Institutions in Atlantic Canada:

An Analysis of the Supports Available to Aboriginal Students Click here

The Economic Impact of Universities in the Atlantic Provinces - March 2006

A report prepared for the AAU by Gardner Pinfold Consulting Economists Ltd. has concluded that Atlantic universities contribute $4.4 billion in direct and indirect benefits to the economy and will be a key player in the region’s growth over the next decade. A copy of the report is available at:

The First Three Years - Getting Down to Business

Springboard Performance Measures Report - January 2008. Click Here