Media Scan
The Globe and Mail Ryerson will be called Toronto Metropolitan University after board approves name change Ryerson University will now be called Toronto Metropolitan University, becoming the first such institution in Canada to change its name in response to recent debates over colonization and historical commemoration. The National Post Ontario university research positions restricted to […]
The Toronto Star Another complaint over U of Guelph’s COVID-19 vaccination policy dismissed Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario determines issue was outside of its jurisdiction. The Cape Breton Post Memorial University lifting capacity limits for spring 2022 semester Effective May 9, classroom capacity limits will be lifted to reflect only the fire safety capacity limit. […]
CTV News Federal government will let international graduates stay in Canada another 18 months International students who’ve graduated from Canadian post-secondary schools will be able to stay in Canada longer now that the federal government has offered a temporary program to help them qualify for permanent residency. The Toronto Star The need for Indigenous education […]
CTV News Saskatoon students advocate for safe consumption site funding More than 100 students from the University of Saskatchewan, mostly from the College of Medicine, have penned a letter to the province calling for funding for safe consumption sites. Sudbury.com Haché denies AG report finding that Laurentian strategized to go insolvent Laurentian pres says ‘at […]
CBC News Unsatisfying answers from Laurentian senate meeting, says professor Meeting focused on the auditor general’s ‘Preliminary Perspective on Laurentian University.’ CTV News Art gallery assets must be protected from LU insolvency, art council says As first reported by CTV Northern Ontario, the Art Gallery of Sudbury learned recently its assets are in danger because […]
CBC News Why universities are failing to prepare students for the job market Universities in the 21st century face a host of challenges, from slashed budgets to overworked contract faculty. And in a competitive economy, some students are questioning if a university degree is still worth the time and money. CTV News Montreal university receives […]
Global News Federal government gives additional $750 million for Canadian superclusters Overall, the five clusters have a goal of creating 50 thousand jobs and generating $50 billion in GSP by 2028. CTV News Changes needed to prevent another Laurentian fiasco, auditor says More oversight and a commitment to transparency would go a long way toward […]
Global News Laurentian University could have avoided creditor protection, Ontario auditor says A report today from Bonnie Lysyk says Laurentian University could have done more to seek financial help from the government. CBC News Minister pushes back against Athabasca University president’s defence of virtual campus Alberta Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says Athabasca University must […]
CTV News ‘Missed opportunity’: Budget 2022 gets lukewarm reviews from student groups While student groups are welcoming some of the broader budget elements related to life affordability, such as housing and dental care, they say they’re disappointed in the lack of measures related to post-secondary education affordability, workforce entry and mental health. The Toronto Star […]
CTV News UQAM lecturers’ strike suspended amid settlement proposal A strike by lecturers at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) that was scheduled to begin Monday has been suspended. Sudbury Star Groups still hope to stop Laurentian’s restructuring process University still struggling to balance its books. Toronto Star Former Ontario cabinet minister named U […]
Globe and Mail Postsecondary students grapple with increased tuitions as a result of provincial funding cuts to education Student groups in Alberta are objecting to another year of hefty tuition increases after the United Conservative Party’s recent budget continued the government’s push to cut funding for postsecondary institutions. CTV News N.B. government, UNB expand nursing […]
Globe and Mail Canada’s 2022 federal budget will be released today. Here’s a preview of what Canadians can likely expect Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will unveil the 2022 federal budget on April 7, making it the first budget announcement since the 2021 federal election. Globe and Mail Quebec bill on academic freedom says no words […]
CBC News Oversight needed to prevent exploitation of international students The path to an education in Canada for international students from India can be riddled with roadblocks — from education agents resorting to shady tactics to questionable recruiting practices at private colleges. Times Higher Education Canada ‘reaping benefit of Brexit’ on student flows Data on […]
The National Post Superclusters seek $1.5 billion renewal, but government advisors recommend program prioritize domestic firms, IP Policy experts have previously warned the program’s lofty economic goals may not be achievable. The Globe and Mail 2022 Gairdner Award winners celebrated for breakthroughs related to vaccines, blood and evidence-based medicines Each year, the Toronto-based Gairdner Foundation […]
CTV News Canada’s first independent medical university begins operation April 1 is the official start for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) as Canada’s first independent medical university, with two campuses in the region. The Toronto Star Around the world — to study in a basement: How a pandemic derailed Canada’s international students For […]
CTV News Laurentian neglected obligations under French Language Services Act, says language commissioner A new report says Laurentian University, the Ministry of Francophone Affairs and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities neglected their obligations under the law when French language programs were cut. The Peterborough Examiner Trent University increasing tuition costs for out-of-province and international […]
Global News Concern Nova Scotia budget doesn’t have enough to help struggling students The cost of living and attending post-secondary in Nova Scotia are continuing to climb and advocates are concerned about the lack of upfront financial support in the new provincial budget. The Globe and Mail Support for the international research community is crucial, […]
The Conversation How MBA programs can remove disability-related barriers Removing employment barriers for people with disabilities requires a multifaceted approach, but it starts with equitable access to education. CBC News U of T and Ryerson University plan to end masking, vaccination mandates May 1 Move coincides with start of spring semester, but subject to change […]
CTV News N.S. announces $105 million to improve infrastructure, enhance health care, training at rural universities The province says the money will allow St. Francis Xavier University, Acadia University, Université Sainte-Anne and Cape Breton University to address a “significant backlog” of infrastructure upgrades and improvements. CTV News International students to be trained as Sask. ‘ambassadors’ […]
Global News Ukrainian students in Canada struggle with financial strain of war Ukrainian students in Canada say they’ve been worrying about being able to afford living here as their families at home are displaced and lose access to their earnings. Global News Nova Scotia international students struggling with work limits and rising living costs Many […]