Fleming, St. Lawrence College union workers 'blindsided' by decision to merge
The unions representing faculty and support staff at Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say the decision to merge the two colleges blindsided workers and is the result of the province's failure to properly invest in post-secondary education.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/unions-criticize-merge-ontario-colleges-9.7161191?cmp=rss
Fleming, St. Lawrence College union workers 'blindsided' by decision to merge
The unions representing faculty and support staff at Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say the decision to merge the two colleges blindsided workers and is the result of the province's failure to properly invest in post-secondary education.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/unions-criticize-merge-ontario-colleges-9.7161191?cmp=rss
Post-secondary education minister asks N.B. universities to find things to cut
The New Brunswick government is asking colleges and universities to "look themselves in the mirror" and make internal cuts to save money, perhaps in programs with low enrolment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/minister-asks-universities-to-cut-internally-9.7145078?cmp=rss
Manitoba allows largest tuition increase in 8 years as universities, colleges grapple with funding pressures
The Manitoba government is letting post-secondary institutions raise tuition by the highest level in eight years. Universities and colleges can increase tuition by as much as four per cent for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, the province said.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-tuition-increase-4-per-cent-2026-9.7143557?cmp=rss
Holt government opts against cuts to post-secondary funding in new budget
The Holt government has tabled its budget for the next fiscal year and it came with fewer cuts than expected. Post-secondary education dodged cuts, but they could still come in the future.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/holt-government-avoids-cuts-post-secondary-9.7132327?cmp=rss
Free room and board? 60% of Canadian parents to offer it during post-secondary
New data shows that nearly 60 per cent of Canadian parents plan to offer free room and board to their children during their post-secondary studies amid the cost of living crunch.
#education #finance #Canada #Money #postsecondaryeducation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11675697/canadian-parents-saving-for-childrens-postsecondary-education/
Free room and board? 60% of Canadian parents to offer it during post-secondary
New data shows that nearly 60 per cent of Canadian parents plan to offer free room and board to their children during their post-secondary studies amid the cost of living crunch.
#education #finance #Canada #Money #postsecondaryeducation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11675697/canadian-parents-saving-for-childrens-postsecondary-education/
absolutely agree, @todmaffin ! #UCP #DanielleSmith are using all kinds of smoke screens to Rob #Alberta #Healthcare, #Education, #PostSecondaryEducation, #SocialPrograms so they can give all of our wealth to #Corporations, mostly foreign corporations!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Fy4hiVswz5E?si=1KOIThCFI2csKhJA
Danielle Smith’s greatest trick? Convincing Albertans that sovereignty drama matters more than ER

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Cognitive dissonance on the local level.

My neighbors of MAGA persuasion enjoy vociferously watching the #Oregon #Ducks play college football.

How they convinced themselves somehow that the actual primary role of #postsecondaryeducation is to provide them a richer #sports #entertainment experience is a mystery to me.

Cheering black students is indeed something for these old racists, at least under the watchful eye of their lily white coach.

🚨 Urgent Alert for Ontario Students! 🚨

The CSA is deeply concerned about the Ontario Government's Bill 33, the "Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025." This bill is a dangerous reattempt to undermine student autonomy, essential student services, and institutional independence.

Read our full press release to understand the impact and why #Bill33 is a threat to #StudentRights and #PostSecondaryEducation: csaonline.ca/bill33

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