Northern Shift
The alarming rise of far-right movements in Canada.
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What are universities really for and why it matters now?
A review of Knowledge Under Siege: Charting a Future for Universities, University of Regina Press, 2026.
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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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Entrepreneurship is weaving its way into engineering schools
Engineering schools are broadening their scope—without losing sight of their technical foundation.
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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.
Northern Shift
The alarming rise of far-right movements in Canada.
Opinion
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What are universities really for and why it matters now?
A review of Knowledge Under Siege: Charting a Future for Universities, University of Regina Press, 2026.
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Curiosity over canon
The benefits of research beyond methodological silos.
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What do universities owe the public?
Institutions of higher learning exist to serve the needs of society, from global to local.
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Beyond protection?
The impact of ethics sprawl on researchers at Canadian universities.
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Why should academic freedom protect ineffective teaching?
The status quo is in desperate need of change.
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Reconsidering the value of exams in the age of AI
Logistical, security and validity challenges present an opportunity to rethink the role of exams in assessment.
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Heading to France for your master’s?
Quebec’s Bourse Frontenac could help fund your graduate studies.
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Bridging science and inclusion
MISI Summer School reimagines equity in research training.
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Take it easy this conference season
Before committing to a colloquium, consider carefully whether the time and cost are worth the payoff.
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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.
How social movements shape Canadian universities
A history of clashes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Equity
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Q&A with Canada’s former special representative on combating Islamophobia
Amira Elghawaby champions religious accommodations on campus.
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Fourteen women receive engineering scholarships in commemoration of 1989 Montreal massacre
Initiated by Polytechnique Montréal in 2014, the scholarship program has vastly expanded its support for female engineering students.
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The Mintz Report is wrong on EDI
Demanding ‘institutional neutrality,’ Alberta’s report on the post-secondary system risks silencing equity.
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Inclusivity and our fundamental rights
Interference in research is putting academic freedom and open science in jeopardy.
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