Campus Currents

Global News University of Guelph’s president resigns The University of Guelph will begin the search for a new president and vice-chancellor. Charlotte Yates announced that she is resigning effective Thursday, Nov. 7. CNW Group Federal government announces new measures to help...

The National Post 'Canada will be absolutely fine': Liberals try to reassure Canadians they are ready for Trump 2.0 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is prepared for a second Donald Trump presidency as questions swirl about how his...

International News Canada Canada’s cap on international students to result in revenue losses Canada has long been a magnet for international students seeking quality education and a pathway to residency. However, recent government policies have tightened the reins on...

Times Colonist Vancouver Island University ends partnership with ElderCollege after 30 years Vancouver Island University says this fall will be the last semester for its partnership with ElderCollege, a continuing education program for those 50-plus. The group says it...

The Hill Times Investing in student mental health: a critical imperative for Canada’s future The pandemic put new and unprecedented pressures on Canada's health systems, including mental health care. In response, universities have been rethinking how to provide adequate...

Global News Canadian university names first-of-its-kind chief AI officer. More may be coming In an example of the wide-reaching and growing impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide, Western University has created a senior executive role dedicated to overseeing a...

Hill Times Opinion: All foreign students need security checks The process outlined by the immigration minister highlights big security gaps in the system that is neither protecting Canadians nor the legitimate foreign students who come here to study. CTV News Minister...

Hill Times Time to fix the inequity in Canadian research council grants The federal government should overhaul Canada’s granting agencies with an equity lens for a healthier and more robust research ecosystem that would benefit everyone. CBC News Ottawa unveils new...

Ottawa Citizen Indigenous leaders help design new CPA program to address barriers to accounting profession For the first time, Indigenous candidates are learning the CPA curriculum through a specialized program that incorporates Indigenous culture, context and content. Globe and Mail Foreign...

CTV News Northern Ont. international students concerned about Canada's tensions with India Indian international students are on edge, following the Indian government’s retaliation to the prime minister’s allegations that India had a hand in murdering Sikh independence activist Hardeep...

CTV News Students from India watch as tensions escalate between India and Canada India’s move to suspend visa services for Canadian citizens, and the growing tensions between the two countries are being watched very closely in the Maritimes, especially...

The National Post India warns students as Nijjar’s lawyer asks Indo-Hindu to leave Canada India is warning students headed to Canada of security risks just weeks after its top envoy highlighted their safety, as diplomacy and intelligence experts warn...

The Edmonton Journal New U of A plan calls for enrolment to grow by 16K more students by 2030 The University of Alberta is seeking to grow its enrolment by 35 per cent, while also targeting a top-50 ranking...