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Concordia student unions begin strike, prepare for demonstration on Wednesday
Student unions representing more than 20,000 students at Concordia University began strike action on Monday as they gear up for a mass demonstration against Quebec’s tuition hikes in downtown Montreal on Wednesday.
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Alberta postsecondary students and faculty warn flat 2024 budget will squeeze universities, students
University faculty and student leaders say Alberta’s latest budget squeezes postsecondary institutions and will jeopardize the quality of university education across the province.
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First Nations University of Canada to offer Indigenous journalism degree
The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is launching the first four-year Indigenous journalism and communication degree in North America.
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It’s time to restore pride in postsecondary institutions and immigration
International students were seen as a source of funding for Canadian campuses and of highly skilled immigrants. It’s time to restore funding in education to achieve better results on both fronts.
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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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