Media Scan
Globe and Mail Ontario colleges face biggest financial hit from Ottawa’s international student clampdown Postsecondary institutions are grappling with a sharp drop in foreign student numbers as Ottawa clamps down on international study permits. Ontario colleges, the biggest financial winners during the enrolment boom years, stand to be the biggest losers. Montreal Gazette Student housing […]
CTV News Report recommends more courses in French at English-language universities More courses in French are needed in English-language universities, says French Language Commissioner Benoît Dubreuil. In his view, too many students are choosing to pursue higher education in English. Montreal Gazette Reduce English teaching in CEGEPs, universities: language commissioner Eighty-five per cent of students […]
CBC News Canadian scientists urged to end government-funded research with China in sensitive areas Report from parliamentary committee lands amid new appointment atop National Microbiology Lab. Montreal Gazette Student strike: Dawson to close Thursday, Concordia warns against violence during protests Tens of thousands of students are expected to hold pro-Palestinian protests this week over the […]
Montreal Gazette Some Concordia, Dawson students set to strike over Israel-Hamas War Tens of thousands of Quebec students may join the pro-Palestinian protest on Thursday and Friday. The Varsity U of T faculty members criticize university’s User Guide on protest policies UTFA issues letter to vice-president and provost Trevor Young.
CNW Group New international student program regulations take effect Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from around the world. National Post Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes in video Over the next […]
Globe and Mail More than 10,000 foreign student acceptance letters may be fake, says top immigration official More than 10,000 foreign student acceptance letters from Canadian colleges and universities have been flagged as potentially fraudulent this year, according to the top immigration official in charge of international students. CTV News Canada urged to cut government-funded […]
Globe and Mail Nearly 14,000 asylum claims filed by international students in Canada so far in 2024 International students filed almost 14,000 asylum claims while in Canada over the first nine months of this year, a record reached even as the number of new study permits issued to students fell significantly. The Record “An unpredictable […]
National Post New federal research institute will study dangers of artificial intelligence ‘If you want people to adopt it, they need to have trust. If there’s no adoption, we will squander the incredible potential of many new technologies’. Toronto Star Opinion: Canadian government must fund research centre that was helping to end animal testing It […]
Policy Options Scapegoating international medical students won’t solve Ontario’s health-care crisis Premier Doug Ford should invest in solutions that address real problems such as the shortage of doctors and long hospital wait times instead of targeting a small number of students. Edmonton Journal ‘Saddened and disappointed’: University of Alberta to cut Golden Bears and Pandas […]
National Post TMU changes ‘aspirational language’ describing med-school admissions process after quota accusations The changes come a week after Premier Doug Ford demanded Ontario’s newest medical school educate qualified individuals ‘regardless of their race or background’. The Pie News Canada ends fast-track study permit processing The Canadian government has announced an end to the Student […]
Global News University of Guelph’s president resigns The University of Guelph will begin the search for a new president and vice-chancellor. Charlotte Yates announced that she is resigning effective Thursday, Nov. 7. CNW Group Federal government announces new measures to help build more homes across Canada Sean Fraser, the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, […]
The National Post ‘Canada will be absolutely fine’: Liberals try to reassure Canadians they are ready for Trump 2.0 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is prepared for a second Donald Trump presidency as questions swirl about how his government plans to handle the Republican president-elect’s incoming agenda. The Globe and Mail Engineer who pioneered […]
International News Canada Canada’s cap on international students to result in revenue losses Canada has long been a magnet for international students seeking quality education and a pathway to residency. However, recent government policies have tightened the reins on international student intake, sparking turmoil within the country’s postsecondary institutions. The Filipino Post International student policy […]
CNW Group Canada releases draft regulations to cap pollution, drive innovation, and create jobs in the oil and gas industry After years of steady progress, Canada’s climate plan is working to deliver greenhouse gas pollution reductions for Canadians. Across the economy, Canadian workers and businesses are innovating to reduce greenhouse gas pollution while creating good […]
CTV News New podcast for students offers tips and advice on applying for higher education Application season is officially open for universities. Study Travel Magazine Canadian sector outlines impact of policy changes, calls for government engagement Almost nine in ten international education professionals in Canada said that the country’s recent policies have negatively affected their […]
CBC News U of O faculty understaffed and overworked, prof’s union says The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) held a union rally after filing a complaint to the Ontario Labour Relations Board calling on administrators to hire more, claiming the university is understaffed and its faculty are overworked. The Montreal Gazette […]
The PIE News Canadian food banks excludes first-year international students A Vancouver-based food bank has decided to stop providing free food to new international students, the policy is in place after the federal government raised the cost-of-living financial requirement needed prior to arriving in Canada. Toronto Star Opinion | New immigration rules shouldn’t force out […]
Global News University of Alberta ending swim program after this season amid ‘financial challenges’ Due to ongoing financial challenges the U of A swim program will not return for the 2024-25 season for the first time since 1948. The Peterborough Examiner International students in Brampton fear federal government’s permanent residency cuts could worsen exploitation International […]
CTV News Faculty anxiety grows as University of Windsor faces budget deficit The University of Windsor vice president of finance, Gillian Heisz, projects a worsening budget deficit by fall 2025 to upwards of $30 million, causing faculty to become concerned as talk of cuts emerge. The Record WLU students help Afghan women get university educations […]
Global News Ford government planning ban on international students at Ontario medical schools New restrictions will bar international students from Ontario medical schools in the fall of 2026 in order to prioritize local applicants. CBC Hamilton ‘We have heard your concerns’: McMaster University Board takes in presentation on divesting from Israel Presenters spoke to board […]