Policy Options
Quebec’s move to force teaching French at McGill and Concordia could have dire consequences
Without additional funds, the move could lead to reduced course choice and the replacement of specialists with French teachers, harming the quality of education.
Niagara Falls Review
McMaster University, students union slapped with $77-million lawsuit over antisemitism on campus
Class action is one of several similar lawsuits recently filed against universities across Canada.
Vancouver Sun
Some Grenfell campus students struggle to contact home due to fallout from MUN cybersecurity attack
University says in-person classes will resume Monday with some IT services still down.
Featured Jobs
- Soil Physics - Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Saskatchewan
- Director of the McGill University Division of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) McGill University
- Engineering - Assistant Professor, Teaching-Focused (Surface and Underground Mining)Queen's University
- Canada Impact+ Research ChairInstitut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
- Human Rights - Assistant Professor (Expertise in Human Rights related to Artificial Intelligence and Digital Security)University of Winnipeg
More from News
-
Quebec makes 5-year, $392M investment in universities to drive economic growth
With targeted investments in research and innovation, the provincial budget banks on universities to boost the economy — but fails to address structural underfunding.
-
Universities are living beacons of knowledge lighting Canada’s path to a sustainable future
Steven Guilbeault reflects on Canada’s environmental pressures and the role higher education plays in shaping sustainable solutions.
-
Saskatchewan increases funding to universities, confirms multi-year agreement in 2026 budget
Universities will receive $33.6 million in operating funding in 2026-27.
-
New Brunswick effectively freezes post-secondary funding in 2026 budget
Universities given reprieve after cuts proposed earlier this month.
More from Campus Currents
-
Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
Post a comment
University Affairs moderates all comments according to the following guidelines. If approved, comments generally appear within one business day. We may republish particularly insightful remarks in our print edition or elsewhere.