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‘Confused about Canada’: international student enrolment down 30 per cent at U of M
Manitoba universities and colleges are receiving fewer applications from overseas owing to the “chill” of a new cap on international students that has already taken a toll on bottom lines and affected tuition rates.
CTV News
Indians in Punjab fear dispute with Canada endangers work, study plans
Indians in Punjab, worried that plans to work, study or visit families in Canada will be jeopardized by this week’s tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over the murder of a Sikh separatist, are urging both governments to reduce the tension.
Toronto Star
We need a long term plan to clean up Ontario’s international student mess
As the fall semester begins on university and college campuses across Ontario, there is one big change: way fewer incoming international students.
The Globe and Mail
Engineering vs arts: Tuitions for university programs vary wildly and make a huge difference in the final cost
Sadly, there’s no way to know the cost of your child’s education ahead of time; the best parents can do is save as much as they can, make a plan with their child to share the cost, and refine the estimate as the time gets closer.
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Universities Canada, CAUBO warn federal action is needed as Canada’s universities face worsening financial outlook
A coordinated immigration policy, tax relief and fiscal crisis safeguards are recommended to sustain sector.
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No more ‘soft touch’ on student visa fraud, IRCC vows
New technology and better enforcement will pre-emptively deter rule-breakers, deputy minister says.
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NDP urges federal government to provide biometrics options for Palestinian students awaiting study permits
Critics accuse Ottawa of bureaucratic double standards.
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Committee urges penalties, random audits to crack down on foreign student visa fraud
Lax oversight, followed by a bungled foreign student permit cap, have wreaked damage on institutes of higher education, a parliamentary committee report concludes.
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
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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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