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Author: Joe Friesen
Publication Date: December 7, 2025 - 08:00
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University leaders tout institutions’ role in addressing Canada’s challenges
December 7, 2025
Canada’s university leaders say that despite facing significant financial and political headwinds they’re confident that their institutions will play a key role in tackling the challenges facing the country in the years ahead.
A group of nine university presidents, members of the board of Universities Canada, recently spoke with The Globe and Mail about the state of higher education in the country.
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