CICan, U15, Universities Canada react to recent IRCC updates

Several national advocacy bodies have shared their reactions to the recent IRCC update. Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) expressed support for certain parts of the announcement, such as the decision to preserve the eligibility of current international students in the country and provide time for planning, but asserted that other measures such as changes to […]

Bloomberg has released its Best Business School Rankings for 2024-25, which assesses business schools and awards them a score out of 100 for factors such as compensation, entrepreneurship, learning, and networking. Each region was given its own ranking: The US ranking included 77 schools, the Europe ranking included 19 schools, the Asia-Pacific ranking included nine […]

Université de Saint-Boniface was evacuated yesterday morning after a suspicious package was found on campus. The university was evacuated while the Winnipeg Police Service’s bomb unit investigated the package. The Winnipeg Free Press reports that all activities, classes, and services—excepting the opening event of a symposium held late in the afternoon—were cancelled for the day. […]

Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Fraser Regional Correctional Centre have partnered to bring a welding program to inmates. Inmates in the program attend classes and learn the fundamentals of welding and safety. Upon completion of the course, they are evaluated by a welding instructor from KPU and granted a welding certification if they pass. “We’ll […]

The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Board of Directors has removed the club status for the SSMU club Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR). McGill University reportedly sent a notice to the students’ society in July informing them that continuing to recognize SPHR constituted a default regarding their Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). McGill asked […]

A new study published in The Lancet by Monica Aggarwal (University of Toronto) and Sabrina T Wong (University of British Columbia) found that the “triple whammy” of being a woman, racialized, and a parent can hinder research productivity. Through interviews with 23 primary care researchers at Canadian institutions, the researchers discovered that researchers who were […]

Cégep de Sorel-Tracy’s Varennes campus will be introducing an AEC in special education in March 2025. The Techniques d’éducation spécialisée program will train students to assist children and adults who have social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. The program includes three internship placements that are designed to align with the needs of the job market. The […]

The Okanagan College Students’ Union is raising concerns about the college’s decision to consolidate or move some adult basic education courses to an online delivery format. OCSU Organizer for the Salmon Arm Campus Lindsey Loftus said that students were not contacted about the changes and instead found out about the change through a letter posted […]

Western University has shared a new open-access resource that is designed to help students and instructors navigate the “hidden curriculum” of the school environment. This “hidden curriculum” consists of the norms, values, or skills that students need to succeed, but are not explicitly taught. In an interview about the resource, Western Professor Nicole Campbell explains […]

Numerous postsecondary institutions across Canada have announced events and activities in preparation for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Collège Montmorency is planning a rally to commemorate the day. Brock University, Northlands College, Trinity Western University, and the University of Winnipeg will be hosting speakers; opening special art exhibits; and running activities such as […]