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Feds end 30-year-old research-grant program in favour of own plan
An almost 30-year-old federal funding program will come to an end, to be replaced by a new research support fund.
Chronicle Herald
MSVU reveals offer it made to faculty, union refuses to ‘engage in public bargaining’
Mount Saint Vincent University wants to educate its students about negotiations between the school and faculty association.
CTV
More people receiving student aid, but enrollment relatively stagnant: AG report
Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) aren’t attracting more students to postsecondary education, but instead, benefit existing and mature students, according to Ontario‘s auditor general.
Toronto Star
Ontario Auditor General Report finds Wynne’s ‘free’ tuition scheme far more expensive than promised
Former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne’s “free” college and university tuition plan could soon cost $2 billion annually — a staggering 50 per cent higher than previous estimates, the auditor general has found.
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NL increases funding for post-secondary, confirms tuition freeze
Memorial University still faces “hard decisions” for upcoming operating budget.
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Report ranks Canada fifth in the world for higher education
Research quality, academic integrity and global standing contribute to top-5 result.
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Universities Canada, CAUBO warn federal action is needed as Canada’s universities face worsening financial outlook
A coordinated immigration policy, tax relief and fiscal crisis safeguards are recommended to sustain sector.
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No more ‘soft touch’ on student visa fraud, IRCC vows
New technology and better enforcement will pre-emptively deter rule-breakers, deputy minister says.
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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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