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Universities Canada celebrates Canadian science professor awarded Nobel Prize for foundational AI discoveries
On behalf of its members, Universities Canada would like to recognize Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto, who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics on October 8, together with John Hopfield, Professor Emeritus at Princeton...
Government of Canada advances environmental education across Canada with $2.9 million investment
Environmental education among Canada’s younger generations fosters the ability of youth to understand and critically evaluate the complex interplay between human activities, ecological systems, and the changing climate. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the...
Government of Canada helping students return to school with $7.3 billion in grants and interest-free loans
To unlock good-paying opportunities for every generation, particularly for Millennials and Gen Z, every student must have fair access to post-secondary education, regardless of their ability to pay. Everyone should be able to afford college, university, or an apprenticeship, graduate and find...
Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits issued to approximately 360,000 for 2024
International students enrich our communities and are a critical part of Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. In recent years, the integrity of the international student system has been threatened. Some institutions have significantly increased their intakes to drive revenues, and more...