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Iranian University of Manitoba student stopped from travelling to present at U.S. conference
Elnaz Afshaipour said her nightmare experience at the Winnipeg airport began when she entered her booking information and the screen read “error.”
CBC
U.S. travel ban means an uncertain future for couple separated by the border
He lives in California, she lives in Edmonton. They don’t know when they’ll see each other again.
Times Higher Education
Response: international universities speak out against Trump ban
Leading universities from the around the world are hitting out at the US president.
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Video: Saskatchewan university presidents call for U.S. travel ban to end
The presidents of the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan say U.S. travel ban could hurt their institutions.
Global News
University of Alberta president vows support for those impacted by Trump’s travel ban
U of A president David Turpin said the institution stands with students and staff who are citizens or dual-citizens of the countries banned entry into the U.S.
My Prince George Now
UNBC president shows support of international students and staff with statement
Dr. Daniel Weeks says a major part of the school’s identity is their international students and staff.
Hamilton Spectator
McMaster releases draft opioid guideline
University’s Pain Centre suggests doctors first avoid opioids, but otherwise keep daily doses lower.
CBC
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