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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.
CTV News
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.
CTV News Montreal
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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Postsecondary education welcomes new government
Universities will be critical to economic growth, say leaders.
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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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Responding to growing criticism of equity, diversity and inclusion policies
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An historic undertaking for Indigenous education in Quebec
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