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Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power
The federal government says it will spend up to $1 billion to build public computing infrastructure for the Canadian artificial intelligence sector, part of a $2 billion commitment outlined in this spring’s federal budget.
My Prince George Now
Whistleblower legislation expanded to include research universities and WorkSafeBC
The BC Government is expanding the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) to research universities and WorkSafeBC.
The Globe and Mail
Why Canada excels at medical tech startups
Most health-care innovations are built in a lab, but materials scientist Latchmi Raghunanan developed a fertility drug delivery patch from her kitchen counter in Toronto.
Toronto Star
Opinion: Doctors and government are clashing over this measure that saves lives. Whose side is science on?
It feels counterintuitive for doctors, professionals who rely on objective scientific evidence, to be activists.
CBC News
Western University students continue to cheat but few getting caught using AI to do it
143 plagiarized assignments and tests, 110 cheated on exams, London, Ont., school’s annual report says.
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Feds launch $1.7 billion international talent attraction program
The program will provide funding to bring 100 top-tier international research chairs and their teams to Canada.
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The risks and rewards of overseas campuses
Universities wrestle with establishing satellites abroad.
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Teaching physicians, med students battle Quebec’s Bill 2 with strikes and lawsuits
Students strive to make up for lost time after fall labour disruptions.
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Opposition MPs grill Minister on federal AI strategy
Evan Solomon points to billions invested in research chairs and computing infrastructure at House of Commons committee appearance.
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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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