AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInternational Enrolment: Atlantic universities have 13,775 international students this fall, down 18% from last year and nearly 48% since 2024. The regional association says Ottawa’s student cap is hurting campuses as they try to attract global talent. Student Aid: Ontario has blocked several career colleges from OSAP for another three years, adding financial pressure for students in Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury. AI in Schools: The Canadian Teachers’ Federation says the national AI literacy initiative puts adoption ahead of safety, while another recent call warns AI chatbots may be harming teens’ learning. Skills and Training: Ottawa plans to spend more than $350 million on skilled-trades training and recruitment as MPs warn that skills gaps and training barriers are holding back major projects. Indigenous Education: The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation say they are disappointed after their challenge over education inequity was dismissed.
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