Headlines for February 6, 2025

Toronto Star
Opinion: American turmoil has created an opportunity for Canadian universities – if we act fast enough
The world is watching Canada as U.S. politics push us into the global spotlight. This is our moment to step up as a leader in attracting top international talent — or risk losing ground when it matters most.
CTV News
International grads more likely to hold jobs below their education levels: StatCan
International students who graduated from Canadian schools are more likely to be underemployed than their Canadian peers — and many are living with lower incomes as a result.
National Post
‘Diversity’ now a factor in basically all university hires: report
’98 per cent of academic postings … directly or indirectly discriminated against non-minorities’.
Research Money
Reality check: Fewer postsecondary students means fewer highly skilled workers that Ontario needs
Postsecondary education in Ontario is in a crisis. For too long, the higher education sector has depended on international students to supplement funding, and as those days begin to dwindle, it is time for everyone to be concerned about what comes next.
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