Mètis youth educational experiences, outcomes: StatCan

Rental prices near postsecondary institutions have dropped in several Canadian cities following the federal cap on international student enrolment, according to a new report from Rentals.ca. The report authors note that the reduced housing demand corresponds with the decline in new international student arrivals, which fell 69% in the first half of 2025 compared to […]

A recent Nature survey of 3,700 doctoral students has found that one of the largest factors contributing to PhD satisfaction is supportive supervision. The survey found that the happiest doctoral students were studying in Brazil and Australia. In both countries, nearly half of students expressed happiness with their supervisor and reported the relationship as being […]

The Canadian Digital Learning Research Association has officially released the 2025 Pan-Canadian Report, which explores the results of the CDLRA’s annual Digital Learning Trends Survey and a student survey conducted by Academica Group. The report examines trends in digital learning and asserts that the majority of staff and faculty respondents expect growth in online and hybrid […]

The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) has published the findings of its study on the impacts of the Government of Ontario’s part-time funding model on colleges and students. Using a mixed-methods approach, HEQCO researchers found that the part-time funding model has had several negative consequences for colleges and learners. These include disincentivizing part-time […]

In a recent Nature article, Diana Kwon explores the growing—but uneven—use of generative AI in scholarly writing and peer review. Nature conducted a global survey of over 5,000 researchers that found that the majority of respondents found it acceptable to use AI for editing or translation. However, views were splintered on the use of AI […]

Statistics Canada has released information on the earnings and mobility of newly certified journeypersons in Canada in 2022. Overall, the median employment income for journeypersons one year after achieving their certification was $56,580, which was an increase of 1% from 2021. Additionally, the unemployment rate returned to pre-pandemic levels. And while median employment income rose […]

A recent Nature article by Linda Nordling presents six key findings from a survey of over 1,100 laboratory leaders in academia and industry about their hiring practices. Industry hirers reported an improvement in applicant quality compared to previous years, while academic recruiters reported a decline. Survey respondents also shared the worst mistakes candidates make when […]

A recent study completed by the Institut de Québec suggests that the current employment situation may be shifting in favour of workers with higher levels of education. Between 2017 and 2023, there was sustained demand—and rising wages—for workers with lower levels of education, as Québec dealt with an acute labour shortage. However, since the end […]