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Publication Date: May 8, 2026 - 18:30
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Ottawa Now - Ontario projected to lose more than one-third of International student population
May 8, 2026
Ontario is set to lose more than 33 percent of the International student population because of Canada’s student permit cap. It was introduced by the Trudeau Liberals in January of 2024. And according to a new report from Statistics Canada, it unsurprisingly led to a sharp decline in new International students, as well as a more moderate drop in overall enrollment. What does this all mean for Canadian universities? More importantly, how does it impact their reputation as educational leaders? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Rob Kristofferson, the President of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations.
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New data from Statistics Canada has revealed how much Canadians earn on average per week, along with average earnings across each province and territory. The findings, which use data from the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH), show that the average weekly earnings in Canada reached $1,333 in March 2026, up by 3.5 per cent compared to March 2025. This follows 2.8 per cent year-over-year increase recorded in February. StatCan noted that, “Growth in average weekly earnings can reflect a range of factors, including changes in wages, composition of employment, hours worked...
May 31, 2026 - 07:00 | Ellie Hutchings | National Post
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