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Canada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortages
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the selection of federal economic immigrants with Canada’s long-term labour shortages.
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University sector concerned about Houston government’s ‘short-sighted’ education bill
New legislation would increase government control of universities.
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Québec releases international student caps for 2025/2026
The government of Québec has set out its caps for international student applications for 2025/2026, as part of its efforts to reform the province’s international student system beyond changes introduced by the federal government.
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Sask. university group tackles housing insecurity
The housing and homelessness crisis took center stage on Wednesday as the University of Saskatchewan brought together community members and organizations with the hope of making positive changes for those who are unhoused.
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