Students move onto campus, kick off school year

At colleges and universities across Canada, students moved into their student housing and took part in orientation events. Spokespersons from institutions such as the University of Guelph, the University of Victoria, the University of Waterloo, and Western University reported that thousands of students moved in over the long weekend. Speaking to the press, students shared their hopes for the school year ahead, their reasons for attending their selected postsecondary institution, and what they like about their experience so far. Classes began on Tuesday or Wednesday at many institutions.