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Re-investing in research: Budget 2018 makes a massive commitment
The federal government is committing nearly $6.6 billion to foster innovation and science.
Huffington Post Canada
Canadian universities to face funding cuts if they fail to address campus sexual assaults
The threat was levied in the 2018 federal budget.
Guelph Mercury Tribune
Feds put billions behind reconciliation
Tuesday’s budget earmarks $4.7 billion over five years for Indigenous children and families, housing and health, and propelling First Nations toward self-government.
Toronto Star
Janet Rossant wins L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science award
The Toronto-based scientist and pioneering stem-cell researcher is one of five women being hailed by the program as this year’s Laureate of North America.
Montreal Gazette
Bishop’s University reassures protesting U.S. students seeking admission to school
Involvement in the protests against gun violence will not negatively affect their admission to Bishop’s, school says in letter.
Global News
Saskatoon, University of Saskatchewan sign historic agreement
The City of Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding to address urban planning, land development, reconciliation, and transit.
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Federal $29M fund embeds PhDs and post-docs into tech firms
Talent Innovation Canada receives promised funding to match grad students with companies to develop new technologies.
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Cuban students and scholars desperately await improvement amid continued blockade
Canada-Cuba relations expert Karen Dubinsky warns mood among Cuban colleagues continues to decline.
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Red Alert!
Students tackle underground rescue scenarios as Laurentian University hosts the Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Response Competition.
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Why has the Atlantic region been hit hardest by IRCC’s student visa cuts?
Reduced international student intake threatens local economies, workforce pipelines and long-term growth in less populous regions.
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
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Headlines for February 28, 2025
CNW GroupCanada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortagesMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the...
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Headlines for February 27, 2025
The Montreal GazetteU de M, McGill, Concordia denounce Quebec’s new cap on international studentsUniversities warn Quebec’s standing as a leading destination for international students and academics will suffer even more after the province on Wednesday announced enrolment...
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
The Calgary Herald 'Huge opportunity': Compelling Calgarian named as new chancellor at MRUWith my desire to continue to work with young people, my commitment to post secondary education, this was just a huge opportunity … so I...
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