Headlines for January 9, 2025

National PostOpinion: The University of Alberta said it was ending DEI. That's not trueDespite the 'access, community and belonging' rebrand, the school still uses diversity statements and supports identity-based hiring. Globe and MailCharting the Canadian economy for 2025From...

‘The climate crisis is here now. We have a responsibility to educate.’

CBC NewsUniversity of Sudbury says it's pivoting and hopes to welcome French-language students in the fallThe institution has not yet secured funding from the province. Toronto SunThousands of foreign students sought refugee status after study permits cut: ReportFigures...

CTV NewsPush to preserve University of Guelph greenhouse continuesThere are renewed efforts to save a community landmark at the University of Guelph, despite the city’s approval of the school’s demolition plan. CBC NewsToronto Metropolitan University's new medical school...

CTV NewsCanada closes 'flagpoling' loophole for temporary visa holdersTemporary residents of Canada will no longer be able to utilize the flagpoling process to initiate work or study permits, following a ban from the Canada Border Services Agency. Calgary...

The Whig StandardPolicing bill for Queen's homecoming drops 80 per cent in two yearsThe policing bill for this year’s homecoming celebrations came in at just over $250,000, down from a record $1.25 million just a couple years...

The National PostOpinion: Ontario needs to become a global leader in artificial intelligenceOur future-proof plan involves prioritizing energy and building capacity for more high-performance data centres. CBC NewsCBU reverses stance, says it will proceed with online bachelor of...

The Pie NewsIRCC addresses concerns over document resubmissionAmid concerns over reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is asking international students to resubmit important documents, the department has reiterated that the process is “not new". CTV NewsReport says...