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Groundbreaking U-Pass announcement celebrated by students

Groundbreaking U-Pass announcement celebrated by students

VANCOUVER--Students are ecstatic that BC will be the first province in Canada to implement a U-Pass Program for its post-secondary students. The new program will give Metro Vancouver students access to a $30 U-Pass, saving th…

First Nations University put on lifeline: Future still uncertain

First Nations University put on lifeline: Future still uncertain

OTTAWA--The federal government's decision to extend funding to First Nations University for another year buys time but leaves an uncertain future for many Aboriginal students. "Students are relieved that First Nations Univers…

Copyright bill threatens students’ access to copyrighted works

Copyright bill threatens students’ access to copyrighted works

OTTAWA--If adopted in its current form, legislation tabled today to amend the Copyright Act will undermine the ability of students to access and make use of copyrighted works. "When the government asked Canadians what copyrig…

Students Vote to Oppose “Rationalization” of Post-Secondary Education System in Nova Scotia

Students Vote to Oppose “Rationalization” of Post-Secondary Education System in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX--Students from across the country have voted to oppose the amalgamation, re-distribution, or re-structuring universities that result in program and service elimination at the National General Meeting of the Canadian F…