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Millions more allocated to research, clinical nursing training, and French-language education.

Post-secondary institutions will receive $882.6 million in operating funding.

Impact on faculty and students remains unclear amid decreased enrolment and financial challenges.

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Ottawa CitizenThe challenges for neurodiverse students in postsecondary educationNeurodivergent students are significantly underrepresented in post-secondary education (PSE), with less than half disclosing their identity or diagnosis to their institution, according to a research series from The Conference...

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CBC NewsMemorial University interim president Neil Bose retiring in AprilBose will retire and conclude his 2-year term as MUN president on April 5. CTV NewsQuebec graduate students push for increased financial support amid rising costsGraduate research students in...

Despite challenges, Canadian universities in francophone minority settings actively contribute to their communities and the advancement of knowledge.

CTV NewsInternational study permit data an 'earthquake' for Canadian university financesA dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential threat to the finances of Canadian post-secondary schools, say organizations representing the...

Hill TimesNSCAD president Peggy Shannon leaving post two years earlyJana Macalik, school’s interim vice-president and provost, will fill in starting Feb 1. Hill TimesOpinion: TMU doubles down on race-based admissionsPeter MacKinnon: Ontario government should impose appropriate consequences...

Hill TimesEquity, diversity, and inclusion are not threats to research quality—they are essential to achieving it The rise of anti-woke rhetoric in Canada—which appears to mirror movements in the United States—is potentially harmful to this country’s economic...

CTV News‘Preparing for the next pandemic’: VIDO awarded $24M to develop ‘broadly protective vaccine’The University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) has received a $24 million grant to strengthen Canada’s preparedness for future pandemics. CBC NewsU.S....

Motivations for the decision are being debated by members of the university community.