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MEMO TO:     All Members of TUNS and Dalhousie

   FROM:     Ted Rhodes and Tom Traves

   DATE:     November 27, 1996

     RE:     AMALGAMATION LEGISLATION

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We're pleased to inform you that, early this afternoon, the provincial
government introduced legislation to amalgamate Dalhousie and TUNS. The
legislation will give formal effect to the agreement we signed with the
Province in July of this year. When passed, it will represent one more
milestone in the amalgamation process.

In introducing the bill, Education and Culture Minister Robbie Harrison
said that the amalgamated university will be a "fundamental cornerstone of
the economy and future of Nova Scotia. The amalgamation will open doors to
more students and faculty, and position the institution internationally."

The proposals we made to the government regarding the legislation were
informed by consultation with many groups on both campuses. We appreciate
the thoughtful input we received throughout this process.  We believe the
final draft well meets our collective needs.

The bill will be considered during this sitting of the legislature. The
text of the final legislation will be included in a future Amalgamation
Bulletin.