Tara Siebarth

Tara was the Deputy Editor for University Affairs.

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    Headlines for November 19, 2024

    Montreal Gazette Some Concordia, Dawson students set to strike over Israel-Hamas War Tens of thousands of Quebec students may join the pro-Palestinian protest on Thursday and Friday. The Varsity U of T faculty members criticize university’s User Guide on protest policies UTFA...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 19, 2024

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    Headlines for November 18, 2024

    CNW Group New international student program regulations take effect Canada's diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from around the world. National...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 18, 2024

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    Headlines for November 15, 2024

    Globe and Mail More than 10,000 foreign student acceptance letters may be fake, says top immigration official More than 10,000 foreign student acceptance letters from Canadian colleges and universities have been flagged as potentially fraudulent this year, according to...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 15, 2024

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    Headlines for November 14, 2024

    Globe and Mail Nearly 14,000 asylum claims filed by international students in Canada so far in 2024 International students filed almost 14,000 asylum claims while in Canada over the first nine months of this year, a record reached even...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 14, 2024

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    Headlines for November 13, 2024

    National Post New federal research institute will study dangers of artificial intelligence 'If you want people to adopt it, they need to have trust. If there's no adoption, we will squander the incredible potential of many new technologies'. Toronto Star Opinion:...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 13, 2024

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    Headlines for November 12, 2024

    Policy Options Scapegoating international medical students won’t solve Ontario’s health-care crisis Premier Doug Ford should invest in solutions that address real problems such as the shortage of doctors and long hospital wait times instead of targeting a small number...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 12, 2024

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    Headlines for November 11, 2024

    National Post TMU changes 'aspirational language' describing med-school admissions process after quota accusations The changes come a week after Premier Doug Ford demanded Ontario’s newest medical school educate qualified individuals 'regardless of their race or background'. The Pie News Canada ends...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 11, 2024

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    Headlines for July 31, 2024

    The Pie BC takes next steps in bid to stamp out exploitation in education British Columbia has moved ahead with the next phase of its plan to improve the quality of postsecondary education in the region. National Post Opinion: Our universities...

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    Tara Siebarth

    July 31, 2024

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    Headlines for July 15, 2024

    Vancouver Sun 'Urgency of our efforts': Overdose death of UVic student has led to safety changes at Ontario schools The preventable fentanyl-poisoning death of a University of Victoria student, which prompted major policy changes in B.C., has now led...

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    Tara Siebarth

    July 15, 2024

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    Headlines for July 11, 2024

    Burnabynow B.C. to implement committee's suggestions on overdose responses at schools A steering committee has identified early actions for post-secondary institutions to follow in the event of an overdose on campus. Global News U of T encampment court ruling could affect...

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    Tara Siebarth

    July 11, 2024

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    Headlines for June 7, 2024

    Global News Police clear York University protest encampment a day after it emerges Toronto police cleared a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at York University on Thursday, a day after it was established, they said. Toronto Star Why was York U encampment cleared...

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    Tara Siebarth

    June 07, 2024

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