Overall, the federal contribution has remained fairly constant at about 3% per year. I think that should be confirmed and increased in the next negotiations. A 3% increase tied to gross domestic product should be the minimum.
Ten years ago, the province provided 30% of the funding for institutions, while tuition fees accounted for about 10%. The tuition paid by Canadian and international students now accounts for more than 30% of the funding for institutions, or nearly a third, while the province provides roughly 20% of their funding.
So it is important to us to see not only a minimum increase in the Canada Social Transfer, but also information sharing agreements with the provinces. That would provide an understanding of the situation so that governments and institutions know where they stand and would ensure a level of transparency regarding funding. The funding must reach postsecondary institutions, among other things.