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The pandemic exposed the vulnerability of international students in Canada
In fall 2020, we decided to ask international students how they were faring, using a survey and in-depth interviews. What the students told us revealed intense psychological, academic and financial vulnerabilities, often occurring in conjunction with one another.
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Laurentian seeks to extend restructuring deadline to May 31
Laurentian University is heading to court this week looking for more time to complete its restructuring process under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
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University students struggling with impact of online classes as pandemic wears on
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New board chair at Laurentian looking at school’s future after creditor protection process
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Immunocompromised MUN students say they’re being forced to choose between safety and education
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