Campus Currents

CTV News Immigration ministers to meet in Montreal over cuts to temporary visas Federal and provincial ministers are meeting in Montreal Friday to discuss how to reduce the number of temporary residents in Canada. The Globe and Mail Jewish students testify...

Ottawa Citizen Jewish students raise alarm about antisemitism on campuses as MPs launch study on issue They appeared alongside several Liberal MPs including Anthony Housefather, who helped initiate a parliamentary committee study about antisemitism on campuses scheduled to begin...

Montreal Gazette Campus life goes on as encampment becomes part of McGill's scenery Clad in raincoats and rain boots, four daycare-aged children were laughing as they splashed in a puddle on McGill’s lower field on Monday morning. On Tuesday...

The Globe and Mail Ottawa to extend postgraduation work permits for thousands of foreign nationals The federal government will allow thousands of foreign nationals with expiring postgraduation work permits to extend their stays in Canada by up to 18...

CTV News Review finds Halifax university ‘protected’ late professor accused of sexual assault Feelings of shock, anger, and disgust remain a day after the University of King's College released its independent report into accusations of sexual assault, levelled against...

CBC News Canadian universities need to be more inclusive for Para athletes, says Paralympic Athletes' Council chair Global News Review finds Halifax university ‘protected’ late professor accused of sexual assault Canadian universities need to make it a priority to provide Para...

The Conversation How ‘grade obsession’ is detrimental to students and their education It’s a common perception that students “earn” grades for their achievement at school; in this way, grades have become the primary currency of learning.

CBC News In Quebec City, hundreds of Université Laval professors walk out on 1st day of strike A total of 1,300 professors are asking for a reduction in workload, more protection for vulnerable employees, better pay and 100 additional...

CBC News MUN president Vianne Timmons apologizes, takes temporary leave, as Mi'kmaw claims scrutinized Memorial University president Vianne Timmons is taking a voluntary, six-week paid leave of absence and is apologizing as the university gathers Indigenous leaders to discuss...

CTV News Questions arise about former U of R president's Indigenous ancestry The now president and vice-chancellor at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador said she has Mi’kmaw ancestry but never identified as Indigenous. CTV News Nova Scotia government pledges $37...

CTV News Ontario university under fire for salary offered on Indigenous Director job listing The salary range offered along with the role of Director of Indigenous Relations at the University of Waterloo is drawing attention after it was discovered...

CTV News UVic engineers receive $1M boost to research ocean wave-generated electricity A team of engineers at the University of Victoria who are working to harness electricity from ocean waves are getting a big financial boost. The Conversation Addressing campus sexual...

The Conversation Why universities need to look beyond grades when admitting international students International students play an instrumental role in the development of Canada’s current and future economy. The Globe and Mail McMaster program spurs health care leaders to co-create better...