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McGill, Concordia file lawsuits demanding Quebec cancel tuition hike
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Thousands of York University workers go on strike
About 3,000 York University employees are on strike as of Monday morning after negotiations with the post-secondary institution stagnated.
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Fallout from the ‘cyber incident’ at Laurentian University continues
A ‘cyber incident’ that started on Feb. 18 has taken several IT systems at Laurentian University offline, including the university’s website.
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Empty desks, international students and the quest for Canadian work permits
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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
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