Canada introduces new National Cyber Security Strategy

The Government of Canada has announced a new National Cyber Security Strategy that outlines a national, society-wide approach to cyber security to protect the country against digital threats. The strategy follows two overarching principles: Agile leadership and whole-of-society engagement through partnerships with key sectors such as academia. As part of the strategy, Canada indicated that […]

Recent Statistics Canada data suggests that international students who find employment after graduation earn “substantially” less than their domestic counterparts, reports the Globe and Mail. StatCan analyzed the National Graduates Survey data to compare labour market outcomes for the class of 2020 and found that, overall, international student graduates earned less than Canadian graduates regardless […]

The Government of Canada has launched the Canadian Genomics Strategy with a seven year, $175.1M investment. This initiative—led by ISED, CIHR, and NSERC—will strengthen Canada’s ability to apply genomics in key sectors including agriculture, medicine, and clean technology. “Today’s launch of the Canadian Genomics Strategy will help solidify Canada’s position as a global leader in […]

The Canadian Association of University Teachers has launched the Unlock Education campaign in anticipation of the forthcoming federal election. The campaign calls for improvements and protections for affordability of higher education, academic freedom, inclusion, and investments in higher education. As part of the campaign, CAUT members met with local MPs to urge them to support […]

A policy framework published by The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University and CSA Group proposes a new approach to international higher education in Canada. The authors discuss the impact that recent federal policy changes have had on institutional finances, international students, and the country’s overall reputation as a study destination. Drawing on research, roundtable discussions, […]

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) will receive $5M from the Government of Canada over five years to advance environment-related academic programs in Tunisia. With this funding, CICan and Tunisian higher institutes of applied sciences and technology will prepare graduates to tackle the ecological transition in regions of Tunisia that are particularly affected by climate change. […]

Postsecondary institutions are currently recognizing the 35th anniversary of International Development Week, which is celebrated from February 2-8. Brock University is hosting a discussion panel on the global impact of its research, an internationally themed trivia night, and a handmade market. North Island College is holding information sessions and playing videos about international projects, while […]

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has shared the results of its Fall 2024 Project Grant competition. As a result of increased investments from Budget 2024, CIHR has distributed $411M across 453 projects—an increase of 98 projects above what was planned—for this round of the competition. These grants will help researchers across the country […]

The Canadian Press reports that the “dramatic decline” in international study permits poses an “existential threat” to Canada’s postsecondary sector. The article includes discussions from postsecondary leaders on the impacts of the Government of Canada’s 2024 and 2025 study permit allocations. Universities Canada President Gabriel Miller linked the drop in international students to “an earthquake […]

CBC reports that the United States’ recent federal health spending pause and communications freeze is affecting Canadian research labs. The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) had a $47B USD budget last year, $40M USD of which was provided to Canadian researchers. According to CBC, the US government implemented a communications freeze on January 21st, […]