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Will Canada be able to join Erasmus+?
The program allows EU citizens to partake in visa-free travel, exempt from fees for tuition, registration, and examinations.
UVic participation in post-secondary emergency manager network ‘scant,’ university says
In late July, independent Canadian news outlet the Breach published a major investigation — the result of more than a year’s work by two reporters — revealing that over the…
UVic scientist Dr. Cecilia Benoit appointed to Order of Canada
“It feels great, since I never, ever would have thought that we could see a sweeping change in Canada around midwifery and alternative care in 30 years.... It gives me…
Canada’s new immigration act is an ‘attack on refugee and migrant rights,’ critics say
On March 26, the Liberal government passed Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, into law. The bill received significant backlash from advocacy and human rights groups,…
New gender-based violence policies at federal and provincial levels main focuses are judicial responses, prevention
“Survivors’ needs are not uniform. Many prioritize safety, stability, housing, financial security, access to culturally responsive supports, and healing over prosecution or punishment. A justice framework that centres only on…
The NDP collapsed in 2025. Does that mean they are irrelevant?
Former party leader Jagmeet Singh stepped down last year after losing his seat in Burnaby. Now, the party stands at a crossroads, with five potential candidates looking to be the…
Is a version of the Online Safety Act making its way to Canada?
Some academics also have shared concerns that age verification laws pose privacy and safety risks. Dr. Eric Goldman, a professor of law at Santa Clara University, called age verification laws…
Dropping reciprocal tariffs won’t change much for students
“Because the truth is, Canada is the 51st state economically,” Colby said.Our Digital Print Issue
