Toronto Star
Brampton council endorses $150M university plan
The commitment includes $100 million toward a “joint-use centre for education, innovation and collaboration.”
CBC
University tuition fees in Canada jump 3.1% on average, StatsCan reports
The agency reports average yearly fees are $6,571 for undergraduate programs.
iPolitics
Six months later, Trudeau government still has no chief science adviser
The Liberals promised to create the new advisory post during the 2015 election following reports of muzzled public scientists.
Global News
Post-secondary students in Lethbridge receive government support for mental health
The Alberta government will be investing a combined $1.2 million each year for three years for mental health at U of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College.
Globe and Mail
Sheldon Levy leaving Wynne’s government to become CEO of Next Canada
The former president of Ryerson University is set to become CEO of Next Canada, a non-profit that aims to develop Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Prince George Citizen
Adult basic education numbers expected to rebound with free tuition
High school upgrading and English language classes now being offered tuition free again as of Sept. 1.
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