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Is Bill 32 the real threat to academic freedom? 130 Quebec professors speak out in open letter
On April 6, the Quebec government tabled a bill purportedly defending “academic freedom,” Bill 32 — but it would do precisely the opposite.
CBC News
Brandon University apologizes after report finds soccer coach sexually harassed players
Apology not good enough, says 1 of the players who helped bring allegations to light.
The Winnipeg Free Press
Hospital crisis puts U of M medical-school programs in danger
The university is at risk of losing its accreditation to teach certain fields.
CBC News
Alberta university students struggle to find jobs despite employment landscape re-opening
Number of opportunities not back to pre-pandemic level, says student leader.
The National Post
New Poll: Recent Graduates in High Demand in Tight Canadian Labour Market
More than 2 in 5 (43%) Canadian hiring decision-makers say their company plans to hire recent university and college graduates in 2022.
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How the government used the pandemic to sharply increase immigration
The government modernized application systems, and prioritized urgent labour-market needs and international students, nearly two years of data show.
The Toronto Star
‘Toronto Metropolitan University’ is bland, and that’s the point
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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
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