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5 Canadian destinations were ranked among the best cities in the world for students

Canada is known for its stunning landscapes, friendly people and vast wildlife, and now, it can add student friendly to the list.

Not one, not two but five Canadian cities were recently ranked among the best cities in the world for students, with one spot making the top 10.

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2 Quebec universities ranked among the best schools in the world

A university in Quebec City and another in Montreal were recently ranked among the best schools in the world, thanks to their sustainable choices.

Time's Higher Education dropped its 2024 ranking of the top universities pursuing sustainable development goals, and a handful of Canadian institutions managed to make the cut.

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The Best Countries In The World For Education Were Ranked & Canada Made The Top 5

The best countries in the world for education were ranked and Canada has much to be proud of.

U.S. News & World Report listed the top countries with the strongest educational infrastructure in 2023 and Canada managed to make the top five.

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A Ranking Of The Best Universities In The World Dropped & These Canadian Schools Made The Cut

A new ranking of the best universities in the world was released earlier this month, and in addition to a number of Quebec institutions shining through, nearly 20 other Canadian universities managed to make the cut.

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, dropped its 2023 university ranking, showcasing the best schools across the globe. The publication first began back in 2003, and with two decades worth of rankings under its belt, the Shanghai Ranking is now among the most well-known university rankings alongside Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education.

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Here's How Much McGill University's Principal Was Paid Last Year

In Quebec, all universities are required to submit annual financial reports, including senior management salaries, to the Minister of Higher Education. The government published McGill's report in early February, revealing high admin pays and making us wonder if it's too late to change careers and become a scholar.

Former Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier raked in a base salary of $492,543 between 2021 and 2022. Her reported salary was $13,642 higher in 2022 than it was in 2021.

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Quebec Has Scholarships That Can Total $20,000 For Some Students & The Latest Deadline Is Soon

Dear students who need more money: welcome to your latest opportunity. The current application period for Quebec's Perspective Scholarship Program (Bourses Perspective Québec), which provides additional money to eligible students who've completed their previous term, is closing soon. For scholarships following the fall 2022 semester, applications opened in January and close on February 28. The program is designed to "increase the number of qualified individuals in essential public services and strategic economic sectors faced with workforce shortages," according to the Quebec government.

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A New University Ranking Just Dropped & These Canadian Schools Topped The List

Montreal universities managed to secure top spots in a ranking of the best Canadian schools based on reputation. However, in a more recent ranking focused on social and environmental sustainability, higher education institutions including McGill and Concordia appear to have a lot of work to do.

The QS World University Rankings released its first-ever global report on the best universities based on sustainability and while Montreal may not have performed too well, a couple other Canadian spots made up for it.

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Quebec Will Slash Tuition For Some Int'l Students Who Study Outside The Montreal Area

Some international students in Quebec are going to get a tuition discount. The province is extending the college and university tuition rate for residents to foreign students attending schools outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM), the group of 82 municipalities including and surrounding the metropolis.

To be eligible, international students have to be enrolled full-time, in French, in a program designated by the government as a priority for the province's labour force. The idea is that the programs would feed in-demand sectors including health and social services, education, early childhood education and care, engineering, and information technology.

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Quebec Is Bringing Its 'War On Woke' To Unis With A Crackdown On 'Safe Spaces' In Class

In the latest chapter in the conflict between Boomers and Gen Z, the Quebec government is introducing a bill that it says will "recognize and promote academic liberty" in universities. According to Higher Education Minister Danielle McCann, the bill would ban universities from requiring professors to give trigger warnings for "shocking" course content, among other measures.

Classrooms, McCann said, summarizing a report from a commission on academic freedom, "should not be considered safe spaces."

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A Université Laval Job Posting That's Not Open To White Men Is Concerning Some Politicians

A Quebec university's job posting* that's not open to white men is troubling a few politicians. Calls for candidates for Canada Research Chair positions at the Université Laval in Quebec City are reserved for women, disabled people, Indigenous people, and people from visible minorities.

The university says the practice aligns with its Inclusion Action Plan.

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Bill 21 Is Leading Some Local Students To Look For Jobs Outside Quebec, Survey Shows

Bill 21 continues to face heavy opposition. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has been fighting it since it was passed in June 2019. Since it entered force, Quebec police officers, teachers and lawyers, among other public servants, have been required to take off any religious garb or symbols while performing their duties. This includes hijabs, turbans, crosses and yarmulkes.

And it's not just affecting current workers — it's affecting students, too.

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Here’s When Montreal Universities Will Return To In-Person Learning

On December 30, 2021, François Legault announced a handful of restrictions across Quebec, which included the closure of indoor dining and places of worship, and the postponement of a return to in-person learning at schools in the new year. In a January 13 Facebook post, Legault confirmed elementary and high school students would be returning to class as of Monday, January 17. But what about university students?

Montreal CEGEPs and universities also reverted to remote learning, however, things are looking a little different for students returning to in-person classes at post-secondary institutions. Premier Legault stated in a January 12 post that while universities could reopen their doors as of the 17th, they are being given extra leeway to determine the exact date in which in-person classes could resume.

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