Post-secondary institutions have a ‘pivotal role’ in meeting the demand for AI skills, says study

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:24:30 +0000

New research from the Conference Board of Canada looks at the demand for AI skills across occupations, sectors and geography in Canada, current trends and highlights the role of post-secondary institutions in developing programs to meet this demand.

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Rethinking international education in Canada for sustainable solutions

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:33:29 +0000

In this opinion piece, educators Raghwa Gopal and Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan highlight complex issues facing international education in Canada and underline the importance of national conversations with stakeholder groups to find solutions. 

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Post-secondary education is much more than job preparation

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:07:19 +0000

Post-secondary school may last just a few years, but both the formal education and the associated benefits could set you up for a lifetime.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Canada to increase cost-of-living requirement for international students

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:48:29 +0000

Starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants will be raised so that international students are financially prepared for life in Canada.

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Canada to implement measures to protect international students

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:22:17 +0000

Canada has announced reforms aimed at strengthening the International Student Program and at better protecting genuine students from fraud.

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Senators release new report on improving the integrity of Canada’s international student program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:02:49 +0000

Four members of Canada’s Senate released a report on September 20, outlining how to strengthen the integrity of the country’s international student program. While the report suggests that international students are beneficial to Canada’s economy, as well as its social and cultural landscape, there are also a myriad of integrity issues within Canada’s international student […]

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Canada’s costly housing market leaves international students open to exploitation

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 10 May 2023 15:23:09 +0000

Skyrocketing rent prices in Canada’s major cities are leaving more and more people struggling to find an affordable place to live. This is especially impacting international students.

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International student scandal: Outrage amid reports that hundreds of Indian students in Canada could face deportation over bogus admission letters

Credit to Author: Nicholas Keung| Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:46:16 +0000

More than two years after completing his studies, a 27-year-old international graduate from Punjab says he has now been told that the letter he used to enter Canada was fake and that his immigration dream is likely going to be shattered.

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