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University of Lethbridge updates sexual violence policy
The university has approved a newly revised sexual violence policy. The last policy was created in 2016 with a commitment to future reviews, such as the one that was recently conducted.
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Western University offers retirement buyouts to about 320 senior faculty
Western is offering voluntary retirement packages to nearly 15 percent of its teaching staff – buyouts critics say could diminish education quality and pave the way for more instructors hired on contract at less cost.
Global News
University of Saskatchewan sees largest enrolment in its history
According to the university’s enrolment report for 2018-19, registration reached 25,703 students, an increase of 3.2 per cent from the previous year and 7.6 per cent higher than four years ago.
CBC Ottawa
Skyrocketing tuition for international students questioned
A recent analysis by OneClass.com reveals all of Ontario’s 19 universities are becoming increasingly dependent on money from foreign students.
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‘I shaped this role as I went along.’
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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
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