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Ottawa’s funding cuts for breakthrough scientific research hurts all Canadians
Canada’s talent for making important scientific discoveries that improve people’s health was recently honoured again – by the Gairdner Foundation International Awards.
Ottawa Citizen
Chaos and upheaval: Prepare for fallout from India-Canada dispute, says immigration expert
At consulates like the one in Vancouver, the system is already rife with problems and staff reductions won’t help, says immigration consultant Jennie McCahill.
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University of Guelph researchers growing varieties of wheat more resistant to disease
A team of University of Guelph researchers is trying to make wheat more resistant to a potentially devastating disease.
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McGill University to set up new centre for early childhood development
Thanks to a generous $3.75 million donation, McGill University will establish a new centre for early childhood development to provide more support and resources for children with learning or developmental difficulties.
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Medical profs question Ontario’s “merit”-based admissions law
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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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