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Why universities are trying to recruit overseas students from as many places as possible
Canadian universities are riding a wave of popularity as destinations of choice for overseas students.
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University of Northern B.C. faculty issue 72-hour strike notice
Students at the University of Northern British Columbia are bracing for possible classroom disruptions, after the school’s faculty association served 72-hour strike notice on Monday.
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Only one event cancelled for safety concerns after Ontario postsecondary free-speech directive: assessment
Only one Ontario university reported cancelling an event because of safety concerns in the eight months after the establishment of mandatory free-speech policies on postsecondary campuses, according to an assessment delivered to the provincial government.
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Halifax university students speak out after racist posters found on campus
Students and faculty at Mount Saint Vincent University were surprised to find posters reading “It’s okay to be white” posted around campus the day after Halloween.
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Conservative MP wraps up campus tour aiming to “Restore the North”
Modelled on the late American conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, Jamil Jivani’s tour brought discussion of economics, immigration and identity to universities across Canada.
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International students in limbo as Quebec cancels immigration pathway
Axing the Quebec Experience Program may discourage global talent from settling in the province.
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Federal science cuts may have ripple effect on universities
Departmental belt-tightening in Budget 2025 adds to a long history of government reductions in scientific research.
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Students protest cuts to OSAP grants
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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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