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University of Saskatchewan acquires quantum computer to boost research capacity

Campus access to the technology will expand research possibilities.
News Policy

McGill appoints French emissary, makes peace with province

After dropping its legal battle over out-of-province tuition hikes, the university increases its efforts to promote French language and culture.
News Budget

Ontario budget reaffirms $6.4 B post-secondary funding boost, adds money for infrastructure

Millions more allocated to research, clinical nursing training, and French-language education.
News Budget

Manitoba increases investment in post-secondary education, announces new commission in 2026 budget

Post-secondary institutions will receive $882.6 million in operating funding.

Opinion Research

Quebec launches network of reseach chairs in science diplomacy

Acting in the roles of diplomats and advisors, scientists can help solve pressing world problems, argues Quebec Chief Scientist Rémi Quirion.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

The Human Algorithm

As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, the most valuable skills aren't technical — they're fundamentally human.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

The tyranny of the average

Driven by statistics, AI homogenizes humanity and devalues outliers.
Opinion

Universities are beacons of knowledge lighting Canada’s path to a sustainable future

Steven Guilbeault reflects on Canada’s environmental pressures and the role higher education plays in shaping sustainable solutions.

Features Policy

Degrees of Change

British Columbia’s funding pressures, shifting enrolment and policy reforms signal sweeping changes ahead for colleges and universities across the province.
Features Artificial intelligence

Flight of the Valkyrie

Waterloo engineering students compete for glory with an AI-enhanced urban firefighting drone.
Features Artificial intelligence

Behind the curve

Learning to embed AI in the medical curriculum.
Features Artificial intelligence

The grey area of artificial intelligence

As AI transforms university practices, legal and ethical challenges are multiplying.

Career Advice Students

Heading to France for your master’s?

Quebec’s Bourse Frontenac could help fund your graduate studies.
Career Advice EDI

Bridging science and inclusion

MISI Summer School reimagines equity in research training.
Career Advice Advice

Take it easy this conference season

Before committing to a colloquium, consider carefully whether the time and cost are worth the payoff.
Career Advice Writing

How to write an effective service statement for your promotion and tenure dossier

Go beyond “bum-in-seat” accounting to emphasize your expertise and accomplishments.

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Alberta

News Budget

Modest operating increase for Alberta universities in $9.4 billion-deficit budget

Province invests an additional $148 million to add 4,000 new seats to high-demand programs.

by
Hannah Liddle
February 27, 2026
Opinion Equity

The Mintz Report is wrong on EDI

Demanding ‘institutional neutrality,’ Alberta’s report on the post-secondary system risks silencing equity.

by
Lorry-Ann Austin & Alana Hoare
October 29, 2025

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