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Epoch TimesUniversity of Alberta steps back from DEI. Will others follow suit?On the first day of 2025, the University of Alberta moved away from the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) model, becoming the first campus in Canada...

The PIEHow many international students are there in Canada?The PIE compiles most recent data on the number of international students in Canada, including post-graduation work permit holders, along with insights into the leading source markets. Press ProgressAcademic Freedom...

Globe and MailNearly 50,000 foreign students listed as ‘no-shows’ by Canadian schoolsClose to 50,000 international students who received study permits to come to Canada were reported as “no-shows” at the colleges and universities where they were supposed...

The provincial government unveiled its 2022–2027 action plan to prevent and counter sexual violence in higher education.

CBC News Silent protest or bullying? Lawyers argue over MUN student's protest against Vianne Timmons Matt Barter held up a sign criticizing Memorial University president Vianne Timmons as she spoke at a media briefing on Dec. 2, 2021. Ottawa Citizen Grad...

Global News Postsecondary education sees no funding increase in year 3 of 4-year deal: Saskatchewan budget As part of the 2023-2024 budget, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing a total of $697.4 million toward postsecondary education in the province. Montreal...

CBC News MUN kicking back 10% tuition credit to students disrupted by faculty strike Memorial University will refund students around 10 per cent of their tuition fees for time lost to the labour dispute between administration and faculty earlier...

Concern rises about potential research chill as new rules are extended across federal research-funding agencies.

CBC News Western ramps up support for struggling grad students, triples financial support to $1.5M Western University has promised to increase funding for graduate students dealing with monetary difficulties from $500,000 to a new total of $1.5 million. Global News McMaster...

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.