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Video: Meet UOIT’s new president
Steven Murphy, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s incoming president in March 2018, talks about his goals, including his plan to help more students find jobs in Durham.
Globe and Mail
UBC releases draft of freedom-of-expression statement, asks for feedback
A day after saying it would not release the draft version, UBC has made the document public and asked the wider university community to provide feedback.
CBC
Canada, China partner on project using apps, texts to treat mental health
Canada and China are partnering on a five-year project to enhance mental health treatment through the use of smartphone apps, text messaging and electronic medical records.
Globe and Mail
Opinion: Why Canadian students should make Asia a priority
A new joint study by uOttawa’s Centre for International Policy Studies and the Munk School of Global Affairs concluded that “relationships with emerging countries are becoming increasingly important to Canada’s prosperity.”
CBC
University of Ottawa professor appointed to Federal Court
Sébastien Grammond taught civil law at the university for 13 years.
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Report ranks Canada fifth in the world for higher education
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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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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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