CBC
With restrictions eased and students in school, this virologist says COVID-19 could spread
A virologist and immunologist at Memorial University says it’s “the perfect storm for opportunity” for COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador as tens of thousands of students return to school with fewer public health measures in place.
iPolitics
Youth could shape election results — if students leave campus
After Elections Canada announced that on-campus voting won’t be available in this election, students’ advocates are concerned that youth — the largest voting demographic — are being left out of the democratic process.
The Toronto Star
Cancelling campus voting sends a terrible message to young voters
Organizing polling stations across Canada and finding volunteers to run them for a snap election in the midst of a pandemic is no easy feat.
CityNews
Is Canada’s international student system ethical? Or exploitive?
In today’s Big Story podcast, what agents are selling around the world is the value of a Canadian education—and people are buying in droves, especially in places like Punjab, India.
Times Higher Education
Overseas students’ economic impact up by a fifth pre-pandemic
New analysis commissioned by Hepi and UUKi offers ‘stark reminder’ of financial impact that overseas students bring.
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Opposition MPs grill Minister on federal AI strategy
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International student visa permits: What to know
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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
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Headlines for February 27, 2025
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
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