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As record numbers of foreign students come to Canada, experts urge a rethink of the program
The Canadian government counted more than 800,000 foreign students in Canada at the end of last year, a 31 percent increase over the previous year.
The Tyee
Why We Need Gender Studies More than Ever
We need to think about both how we create safe work and learning environments and how we de-escalate movements of misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, writes the author.
CBC News
Qalipu chief, profs among those added to MUN’s board of regents
Legislative amendments in May allowed inclusion of teaching staff to governing body.
PIE News
Universities should be “skills brokers” for mutual benefit, urges report
Universities are “uniquely placed” to address workforce gaps and should effectively become “skills brokers”, a new report says.
Financial Post
Matthew Lau: End affirmative action discrimination in Canada
The U.S. Supreme Court has just ended it for university admissions. We need to do the same.
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‘I shaped this role as I went along.’
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Indigenous wisdom transforms science and mathematics learning in Ghana
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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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