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IRCC expands range of accepted SDS English tests
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has expanded the range of accepted English language tests for the Student Direct Stream, causing the shares of previous monopolisers IDP to plummet.
The Globe and Mail
If Canadian firms are to compete globally, we must invest in digital skills now
Expertise in such areas as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud and quantum computing will be in great demand in the coming years.
CTV News
Why Brandon University is setting up beehives on campus
The university is bringing a small number of urban beehives to the city of Brandon as part of a five-year pilot project called Bee-U, which launched last year.
The Hill Times
A foot in the door: some Hill internship programs rebounding post-rule changes, COVID
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is working to restart its internship program this fall, while the National Council on Canada-Arab Relations is looking to restart by 2024.
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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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Headlines for February 25, 2025
Times Higher EducationSilver lining to international education crackdownIf doors to opportunity close, ‘it can become a potent political issue very quickly’. The Hub‘I don’t recall a moment like this’: Dr. Deep Saini on the opportunities and challenges facing...
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