Canadian interprovincial comparisons of university financing are presented for 1983-1984, with attention to: financial support provided to universities, how university financing fits into each government's priorities, and the proportion of provincial resources directed toward university financing. Information is provided on the following eight indicators: provincial operating grants per student, provincial operating grants per capita, provincial operating grants plus student aid per capita, provincial operating grants plus fees per student, total operating income per student, provincial operating grants plus student aid as a percentage of provincial gross (government) expenditure, provincial operating grants per $1,000 of provincial personal income, and total university operating expenditure as a percentage of provincial gross domestic product. The values of the eight indicators for 1974-1984 are reported. Appendices include financial and enrollment data by province, and guidelines and definitions on which interprovincial comparisons are based. All data pertain to the operating fund, which accounts for the costs of instruction and research, academic support services, administration, plant maintenance and other operating expenses of the university financed by fees, grants, and other general income. (SW)