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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.
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