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N.S. announces $105 million to improve infrastructure, enhance health care, training at rural universities
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International students to be trained as Sask. ‘ambassadors’ through new program
The Saskatchewan Student Ambassador program is a part of the New International Education Strategy, which Advanced Education Minister Gene Makowsky said can give students experience to grow Saskatchewan’s economy.
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Donna E. Young is reimagining a law school for the future
Ms. Young is the founding dean of Ryerson University’s Lincoln Alexander School of Law, which opened doors to students in the fall of 2020.
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Alberta university students call for end to budget cuts, tuition increases
Students from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta are planning a province-wide rally in an attempt to reverse budget cuts and freeze tuition increases.
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University of Ottawa dropping proof of vaccination and masking rules
The University of Ottawa will no longer require masking and proof of vaccination against COVID-19 on campus starting in May.
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Queen’s University to suspend mandatory vaccination and masking measures
Queen’s University has announced changes to campus COVID-19 health and safety measures, beginning May 1.
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Cape Breton University is receiving $5 million in provincial funding to work on a health strategy initiative.
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