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Public universities are facing a difficult financial balancing act. They are expected to expand access, support student success, maintain world-class facilities, produce valuable research, and contribute to regional economies, often while traditional sources of revenue become less predictable. In Canada, this pressure is especially visible because universities operate within a mixed funding model that combines government grants, tuition, research support, philanthropy, auxiliary services, and investment income. Each source serves a different purpose, and none can easily replace another. The challenge is not simply that costs are rising. It is that the responsibilities of universities are changing at the same time. Students require more academic, mental-health, accessibility, and career se...