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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 goal is to develop guiding principles for the responsible, ethical, sustainable, and safe use of AI in higher edu... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/08/23/qc-to-establish-forum-on-ai-in-higher-education/?feed_id=1674&_unique_id=671150af6565f

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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 across Ontario that are focused on the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors, and agri... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/09/14/canada-on-invest-3-5m-to-bolster-innovation-in-agri-food-sector/?feed_id=1669&_unique_id=671029666276c

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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 ranking: The US ranking included 77 schools, the Europe ranking included 19 schools, the Asia-Pacific ranking included ni... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/09/24/bloomberg-releases-best-business-school-rankings-2024-25/?feed_id=1664&_unique_id=67102253039ba

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Bloomberg releases Best Business School Rankings 2024–25 – ICEC ICECteam September 24, 2024 Canada News       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 rankin...

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 of Understanding to collaborate on several fronts related to skilled trades certification. As part of this agreement, the ... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/07/24/ab-on-partner-on-international-credential-recognition-trades-certification/?feed_id=1659&_unique_id=66a28ba7188c9

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AB, ON partner on international credential recognition, trades certification – ICEC ICECteam July 24, 2024 Canada News, Important Notifications 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 M...

UWaterloo launches no-cost climate change diploma for all graduate students

The University of Waterloo has marked Earth Day 2024 with the launch of an interdisciplinary graduate diploma in climate change that will be available at no additional cost to all of its graduate students. “Climate change is everyone’s business,” said UWaterloo Professor Daniel Scott. Master’s and doctoral students from any faculty across the university can earn the diploma by taking... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/04/25/uwaterloo-launches-no-cost-climate-change-diploma-for-all-graduate-students/?feed_id=1654&_unique_id=662a5f597d412

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UWaterloo launches no-cost climate change diploma for all graduate students – ICEC ICEC April 25, 2024 Canada News, Important Notifications   The University of Waterloo has marked Earth Day 2024 with the launch of an interdisciplinary graduate diploma in climate change that will be available at no additional cost to all of its graduate students. “Climate change is everyone’s ...

New pre-nursing pilot program to help Eeyou Istchee students pursue nursing at John Abbot

Thanks to a new pre-nursing pilot program, Cree students in and around Eeyou Istchee will be able to begin their education journey toward a career in nursing from home. The program is offered by the Cree School Board and Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay, who partnered to help address the nursing shortages in Eeyou Istchee and provide a pathway for Cree-... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/04/25/new-pre-nursing-pilot-program-to-help-eeyou-istchee-students-pursue-nursing-at-john-abbot/?feed_id=1652&_unique_id=662a5dde2556d

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New pre-nursing pilot program to help Eeyou Istchee students pursue nursing at John Abbot – ICEC ICEC April 25, 2024 Canada News     Thanks to a new pre-nursing pilot program, Cree students in and around Eeyou Istchee will be able to begin their education journey toward a career in nursing from home. The program is offered by the Cree School Board and Cree Board of Health and Social Services ...

12 postsecondary schools rank among Canada’s Greenest Employers

Canada’s Top 100 has published the winners of its 2024 Canada’s Greenest Employers competition. The competition assesses employers from across Canada for their success in creating a culture of environmental awareness. Employers were evaluated based on factors such as environmental initiatives, success in reducing organizational footprint, and more. Twelve Canadian postsecon... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/04/25/12-postsecondary-schools-rank-among-canadas-greenest-employers/?feed_id=1650&_unique_id=662a5bf0d26fe

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12 postsecondary schools rank among Canada’s Greenest Employers – ICEC ICEC April 25, 2024 Canada News     Canada’s Top 100 has published the winners of its 2024 Canada’s Greenest Employers competition. The competition assesses employers from across Canada for their success in creating a culture of environmental awareness. Employers were evaluated based on factor...

BC launches TradeUpBC to enhance tradespeoples’ skills

The Government of British Columbia has launched a new online platform called TradeUpBC that provides tradespeople with access to new and specialized training opportunities. Experienced and certified tradespeople from a wide variety of sectors can use TradeUpBC to learn about the reskilling and training opportunities that are available at BC’s public postsecondary institutio... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/04/25/bc-launches-tradeupbc-to-enhance-tradespeoples-skills/?feed_id=1648&_unique_id=662a5b0f17f1a

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BC launches TradeUpBC to enhance tradespeoples’ skills – ICEC ICEC April 25, 2024 Canada News     The Government of British Columbia has launched a new online platform called TradeUpBC that provides tradespeople with access to new and specialized training opportunities. Experienced and certified tradespeople from a wide variety of sectors can use TradeUpBC t...

BC launches TradeUpBC to enhance tradespeoples’ skills

The Government of British Columbia has launched a new online platform called TradeUpBC that provides tradespeople with access to new and specialized training opportunities. Experienced and certified tradespeople from a wide variety of sectors can use TradeUpBC to learn about the reskilling and training opportunities that are available at BC’s public postsecondary institutio... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/04/25/bc-launches-tradeupbc-to-enhance-tradespeoples-skills/?feed_id=1646&_unique_id=662a5afd0e3ab

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BC launches TradeUpBC to enhance tradespeoples’ skills – ICEC ICEC April 25, 2024 Canada News     The Government of British Columbia has launched a new online platform called TradeUpBC that provides tradespeople with access to new and specialized training opportunities. Experienced and certified tradespeople from a wide variety of sectors can use TradeUpBC t...

McGill receives Platinum STARS sustainability rating

McGill University has achieved the Platinum STARS sustainability rating six years ahead of its target. McGill is one of five universities in Canada to have achieved this status and, in terms of its infrastructure, is also the oldest university in the country to do so. “Reaching the Platinum sustainability rating is a significant milestone that we are proud of, but it’s not the end of our journ... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/03/17/mcgill-receives-platinum-stars-sustainability-rating/?feed_id=1643&_unique_id=65f6f76c52804

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McGill receives Platinum STARS sustainability rating – ICEC ICEC March 17, 2024 Canada News McGill University has achieved the Platinum STARS sustainability rating six years ahead of its target. McGill is one of five universities in Canada to have achieved this status and, in terms of its infrastructure, is also the oldest university in the country to do so....

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 in priority areas and digital transformation, and maintaining housing stock and increasing the number of stude... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/03/17/qc-announces-2024-25-budget-with-investments-in-student-success-training-housing/?feed_id=1638&_unique_id=65f6f735c0ef3

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Canada invests $1.7B in world-class researchers, projects

The Government of Canada has allocated $1.7B in funding for researchers, students, and postsecondary institutions across the country. The funding is awarded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (distributing $515M across 32 institutions); the Research Support Fund and Incremental Projects Grants (distributing $427M across 148 institutions); the NSERC Alliance Grants... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/03/17/canada-invests-1-7b-in-world-class-researchers-projects/?feed_id=1633&_unique_id=65f6f5852091c

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NS considers accelerated teaching degree proposals from Acadia, MSVU, STFX, USainte-Anne

Nova Scotia's Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong says his department is assessing proposals from four universities that would speed up their respective bachelor of education programs. (CBC)

The Government of Nova Scotia is assessing proposals from four universities that are hoping to offer accelerated education degrees, similar to that of Cape Breton University. CBU previously announced... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/03/17/ns-considers-accelerated-teaching-degree-proposals-from-acadia-msvu-stfx-usainte-anne/?feed_id=1628&_unique_id=65f6f54fcb271

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NS considers accelerated teaching degree proposals from Acadia, MSVU, STFX, USainte-Anne – ICEC ICEC March 17, 2024 Canada News, Important Notifications Nova Scotia’s Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong says his department is assessing proposals from four universities that would speed up their respective bachelor of education programs. (CBC) The Government of Nova Scotia is assessing prop...

NS considers accelerated teaching degree proposals from Acadia, MSVU, STFX, USainte-Anne

Nova Scotia's Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong says his department is assessing proposals from four universities that would speed up their respective bachelor of education programs. (CBC)

The Government of Nova Scotia is assessing proposals from four universities that are hoping to offer accelerated education degrees, similar to that of Cape Breton University. CBU previously announced... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/03/17/ns-considers-accelerated-teaching-degree-proposals-from-acadia-msvu-stfx-usainte-anne/?feed_id=1623&_unique_id=65f6f3a72589f

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NS considers accelerated teaching degree proposals from Acadia, MSVU, STFX, USainte-Anne – ICEC ICEC March 17, 2024 Canada News, Important Notifications Nova Scotia’s Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong says his department is assessing proposals from four universities that would speed up their respective bachelor of education programs. (CBC) The Government of Nova Scotia is assessing prop...

IRCC announces study permit cap for college, university undergraduate programs will be "about 292,000"

The Globe and Mail and CIC News report that the federal government has indicated that the number of new study permits available for college and university undergraduate programs this year is “about 292,000.” Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller previously announced that about 360,000 new permits would be available in 2024, but the Globe reports that ... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/03/17/ircc-announces-study-permit-cap-for-college-university-undergraduate-programs-will-be-about-292000/?feed_id=1618&_unique_id=65f6f249e98e2

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UQÀM opens new flexible-hours daycare for studying parents

The Université du Québec à Montréal has opened a new daycare with flexible hours to better support studying parents. The daycare is open during weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays to accommodate the atypical schedules of UQÀM students with children. Individuals can register their children for the entire semester or book on a day-by-day basis. The daycare was created as a pilot project an... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/01/31/uqam-opens-new-flexible-hours-daycare-for-studying-parents/?feed_id=1613&_unique_id=65b9ef1b56deb

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UQÀM opens new flexible-hours daycare for studying parents – ICEC ICEC January 31, 2024 Canada News The Université du Québec à Montréal has opened a new daycare with flexible hours to better support studying parents. The daycare is open during weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays to accommodate the atypical schedules of UQÀM students with children. Indiv...

As Canada’s international education sector faces criticism, it’s time for a new direction: Opinion

With Canada’s international education sector facing criticism, Moira MacDonald of University Affairs reports that many feel it is time to rethink the country’s international education strategy. MacDonald touches on several of the issues that threaten Canada’s reputation as an international education destination, including underfunded student su... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/01/31/as-canadas-international-education-sector-faces-criticism-its-time-for-a-new-direction-opinion/?feed_id=1608&_unique_id=65b9ee60e919f

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Fanshawe partners with Norfolk health care providers to create new placements

Fanshawe College’s Simcoe Campus has partnered with the Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) and the Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home (NHNH) to create placement opportunities for students and recent graduates. The partnership will create over 40 student placements so that students can develop their skills in a work setting prior to graduation while receiving guidance from an RN, RPN, or PSW; PSW and RP... https://indocanadaeducation.org/2024/01/31/fanshawe-partners-with-norfolk-health-care-providers-to-create-new-placements/?feed_id=1603&_unique_id=65b9ec792cd15

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Fanshawe partners with Norfolk health care providers to create new placements – ICEC ICEC January 31, 2024 Canada News Fanshawe College’s Simcoe Campus has partnered with the Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) and the Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home (NHNH) to create placement opportunities for students and recent graduates. The partnership will create over 40 student placements so that ...