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Students of colour on connecting with their cultures on campus
The years students spend in university can be both overwhelming and eye-opening.
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Sask. government aims to make immigration easier for entrepreneurial international students
A new category is being added to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program for international students looking to stay in the province as entrepreneurs.
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Chinese international students – The end of the affair
Growth in the number of Chinese students pursuing study in four top destinations – United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia – is “slowing significantly”, according to a new report.
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Public bodies in Nova Scotia get one year to develop accessibility plans
Nova Scotia is taking another step toward making the province more accessible to people with disabilities by 2030, requiring municipalities and post-secondary institutions to come up with plans to remove barriers to access.
CBC
‘We have to send a strong message’: Montreal leads call for tighter gun laws before Polytechnique anniversary
As Montreal prepares to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, pressure is growing on the Trudeau government to follow through on its campaign commitment for tighter gun control — and go further in cracking down on handguns.
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Ex-Liberal minister Scott Brison named chancellor of Dalhousie University
Former Liberal federal cabinet minister Scott Brison has been appointed chancellor of Dalhousie University.
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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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Headlines for February 25, 2025
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