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University of Alberta steps back from DEI. Will others follow suit?
On the first day of 2025, the University of Alberta moved away from the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) model, becoming the first campus in Canada and one of the latest in North America to step back from the framework.
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Canadian institutions log almost 50k ‘no-shows’ in two months
Just under 50,000 instances of international students failing to enrol at their chosen institution were logged in two months of 2024, figures unearthed by a Canadian newspaper have revealed.
CBC News
Canada has a doctor shortage, but thousands of foreign-trained physicians already here still face barriers
Advocacy groups say thousands of internationally trained doctors are currently unable to practise medicine.
Global News
Montreal universities join forces for new ALS study
A new clinical trial underway at The Neuro of McGill University in collaboration with the Université de Montréal aims to make a breakthrough in ALS treatment.
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Housing, cost of living among top concerns UPEI students tell government officials
About 100 students met with government officials Thursday night to discuss issues that matter to them.
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
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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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