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Scholars in Calgary, Odanak and Edmundston have recently spearheaded research projects on the revitalization of Indigenous languages. But where do universities fit in, and how should they be contributing?

CTV News Cap on student visas could wreak financial havoc on Ontario universities, says rep The Council of Ontario Universities says the newly announced cap on international student admissions is unfairly punishing responsible institutions alongside bad actors in the...

Globe and Mail Ottawa’s international student cap will create financial risks, university and college leaders say A federal cap on study permits for international students will create financial risks for postsecondary schools in some parts of the country, which...

The Globe and Mail Ottawa aims to grant residency to 90,000 temporary workers and students The federal government plans to grant permanent residency to more than 90,000 temporary foreign workers and graduated international students as part of its goal...

CBC Laurentian University students, graduates, politicians condemn 'devastating' cuts Students at Laurentian University continue to react to news the school is cutting dozens of programs and laying off about 100 professors. The Sudbury Star Show us a plan for French university...

The Globe and Mail Laurentian fires professors, slashes programs Laurentian University fired dozens of professors and slashed its program offerings in an unprecedented round of cuts on Monday aimed at tackling the university’s insolvency. The Sudbury Star Black Monday for Laurentian...

The Globe and Mail Laurentian professors in precarious spot as university navigates insolvency Tenured professors at Laurentian University expect to know Monday whether they will be laid off as part of an extraordinary restructuring aimed at cutting costs at...

The Alberta-based team has been using unmanned aerial vehicles to explore alternative health-care delivery options for hard-to-access locations.

Times Higher Education Canadian university’s aggressive restructuring tactics criticised Huntington accepts separation from Laurentian, but Thorneloe sees danger to students and faculty nationwide. Edmonton Journal U of A institute gets $20 million funding for vaccine and virus research A University of Alberta...

CTV News Sudbury's Laurentian, Huntington universities reach separation agreement After it terminated its agreement with federated schools April 1, Laurentian University has reached a deal with Huntington University that takes effect May 1. CBC Laurentian University to acquire Huntington's gerontology program Laurentian...

CTV News Largest education investment in Sask. history leans on property tax increase in 2021-22 budget The 2021-22 provincial budget includes Saskatchewan’s largest education investment in history, with $2.66 billion to support Prekindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms early learning...

The government is preparing an action plan to improve university access and success – and it may bring additional funding to the sector.

CTV News Unions at Laurentian University lose fight to unseal documents related to insolvency process Unions representing staff and faculty at Laurentian University lost a court fight last week aimed at unsealing two confidential letters between the province and...