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Universities Canada relaunches UniversityStudy.ca for prospective students
Universities Canada has relaunched the UniversityStudy.ca platform to help prospective students make informed decisions about their future university studies. The bilingual platform now includes a new scholarships database and an in-depth resource centre that covers topics such as…
Canada reveals requirements for PGWP eligibility
The Government of Canada has revealed the new requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for international students, which will come into force in November. Graduates from bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, or PhD programs will be required to demonstrate…
Bloomberg releases Best Business School Rankings 2024–25
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…
Canada, ON invest $3.5M to bolster innovation in agri-food sector
The Government of Canada and Government of Ontario are investing an additional $3.5M into the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative to boost innovation in the agri-food sector. This round of funding will support over 100 research and innovation projects…
QC to establish forum on AI in higher education
The Government of Québec has announced that it will establish a provincial consultation forum to address issues related to AI in higher education. This forum will include representatives from postsecondary institutions, student associations, unions, and AI experts. The forum’s main…
McGill, Queen’s, Western lead ranking of Canadian universities in producing CEOs
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a prominent business leader, you may want to consider attending one of these Canadian universities. Immerse Education has released a series of rankings—organized by country or region—of the universities with the…
Ten Canadian universities appear in QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released the Executive MBA Rankings 2024, which ranks executive MBA programs from around the world. Ten Canadian business schools appeared in the rankings, three of which appeared in the top 100: the University…
BC to implement Education Quality Assurance code of practice to protect international students
The Government of British Columbia will be implementing the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) code of practice, which introduces new standards for postsecondary institutions to ensure that international students have a positive experience while studying in Canada. The EQA code…
AB, ON partner on international credential recognition, trades certification
Minister Sawhney and Minister Piccini shaking hands after signing a Memorandum of Understanding at the McDougall Centre in Calgary on July 5. (Credit: Aspen Films) The Government of Alberta and Government of Ontario have signed a Memorandum…
Canada announces $11M in funding for energy innovation projects
Eleven clean energy projects, most of which are based in Alberta, have been selected to receive a total of $11 million in federal funding. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson rises during Question Period, Monday, June 17, 2024…
Six Canadian postsecondary institutions rank among Top 50 International Animation Schools and Colleges
Six Canadian postsecondary institutions have ranked among the Top 50 International Animation Schools and Colleges ranking published by Animation Career Review. The ranking evaluates 200 postsecondary schools from around the world, excluding the United States, that offer formal degree programs…
Five Canadian cities rank among QS Best Student Cities 2025
QS Best Student Cities 2025 Montreal ranked best student city in the Americas and 10th in the world Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released the Best Student Cities 2025, which ranks the 150 most student-friendly locations from around the…
BC International Credentials Recognition Act to come into effect Canada Day
A new law coming into effect July 1 promises to increase the supply of childhood educators trained abroad. Government Wednesday announces the regulations of the International Credentials Recognition Act. (Black Press Media file photo) The Government of British Columbia’s…
UWaterloo develops RAGE tool that reveals LLM sources
New software helps users understand where large language models get their information and whether their sources are trustworthy University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new tool that reveals where large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT get their sources…
Carleton, CHEO partner to build AI-powered pediatric surgery simulator
https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/carleton-university-cheo-teaming-up-to-create-ai-powered-pediatric-surgery-simulator-1.6875770 Carleton University students are working with researchers at CHEO to build an AI simulator for pediatric surgery training. Surgical trainees will be able to use the simulator to hone their skills for highly technical laparoscope procedures by…
IRCC to increase permitted work hours per week for international students
The Government of Canada Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller has announced that a temporary policy around work hours for international students will not be extended, but a new policy will be introduced in the Fall. The…
SIIT receives $17M investment toward aerospace training program
Boeing interim managing director Pierre Ruel (left) and SIIT president and CEO Riel Bellegarde (right) hold up a quilt to commemorate the company’s $17-million investment. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM) The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology is partnering with Boeing to…
QC announces 2024-25 budget with investments in student success, training, housing
The Government of Quebec has announced its 2024-25 budget, which includes investments of $4.9B for the health and education sectors. $421M over five years will be invested in promoting student success and retention, supporting training…