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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says he 'welcomes Google’s work to include Inuktut in its roster of languages on Google Translate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
Developing a new approach to the way funding is allocated for key priorities can demonstrate that instead of competing with one another for resources, institutions can collaborate to advance Canada’s interests, writes Andy Knights. Pexels photograph by Christina Morillo
Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
Developing a new approach to the way funding is allocated for key priorities can demonstrate that instead of competing with one another for resources, institutions can collaborate to advance Canada’s interests, writes Andy Knights. Pexels photograph by Christina Morillo
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Securing a sustainable future demands collaboration, expertise, and sustained funding, writes Bill Flanagan. Pexels photograph by Jaime Reimer
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Securing a sustainable future demands collaboration, expertise, and sustained funding, writes Bill Flanagan. Pexels photograph by Jaime Reimer
Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
If Canada is serious about its path towards reconciliation, Métis people and our unique perspectives must be acknowledged and recognized so that colonization is not perpetuated in our communities via life-threatening health outcomes, writes Sabastian Koprich. Pexels photograph by Thirdman
Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
If Canada is serious about its path towards reconciliation, Métis people and our unique perspectives must be acknowledged and recognized so that colonization is not perpetuated in our communities via life-threatening health outcomes, writes Sabastian Koprich. Pexels photograph by Thirdman
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
We will only be able to weigh the risks of action or inaction when we have sufficient knowledge, writes Roseann O’Reilly Runte. Unsplash photograph by Annie Spratt
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
We will only be able to weigh the risks of action or inaction when we have sufficient knowledge, writes Roseann O’Reilly Runte. Unsplash photograph by Annie Spratt
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
On Jan. 16, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of national security measures intended to protect Canadian research from falling into the hands of foreign entities that represent a security risk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
On Jan. 16, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of national security measures intended to protect Canadian research from falling into the hands of foreign entities that represent a security risk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In December, International Development Harjit Sajjan Minister pledged up to $56-million for emergency humanitarian aid for the people of Afghanistan. However, the Government of Canada was clear in its announcement that the funds will only be going through the multilateral channels, with no opportunities for locally run organizations. Though the aid is an encouraging development, building lasting peace in Afghanistan goes far beyond humanitarian aid at this level, write Grace Nissley, Rebekah Sears, and Brian Dyck. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In December, International Development Harjit Sajjan Minister pledged up to $56-million for emergency humanitarian aid for the people of Afghanistan. However, the Government of Canada was clear in its announcement that the funds will only be going through the multilateral channels, with no opportunities for locally run organizations. Though the aid is an encouraging development, building lasting peace in Afghanistan goes far beyond humanitarian aid at this level, write Grace Nissley, Rebekah Sears, and Brian Dyck. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022
Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan holds a media availability after being sworn into the post on Oct. 26, 2021, after serving as defence minister since 2015. As expected, Sajjan's December mandate letter sets his priority as supporting developing countries in their fight against COVID-19, including supporting their health systems and economic recovery, writes Scott Walter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022
Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022
Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan holds a media availability after being sworn into the post on Oct. 26, 2021, after serving as defence minister since 2015. As expected, Sajjan's December mandate letter sets his priority as supporting developing countries in their fight against COVID-19, including supporting their health systems and economic recovery, writes Scott Walter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LARRY ROSIA | January 5, 2022
COVID-19 prompted businesses across sectors to consider the adoption of new technology, making an already emerging need for enhanced digital skills even greater, writes Larry Rosia. Photograph courtesy of Saskatchewan Polytechnic/David Stobbe
Opinion | BY LARRY ROSIA | January 5, 2022
Opinion | BY LARRY ROSIA | January 5, 2022
COVID-19 prompted businesses across sectors to consider the adoption of new technology, making an already emerging need for enhanced digital skills even greater, writes Larry Rosia. Photograph courtesy of Saskatchewan Polytechnic/David Stobbe
Opinion | BY ALAN DAVIS | December 15, 2021
Applied research is a great way for students to put their education into action to address real-world challenges while developing an employer network. This is how we help build an innovation-ready talent pool, writes Alan Davis. Photograph courtesy of Daria Shevtsova/Pexels
Opinion | BY ALAN DAVIS | December 15, 2021
Opinion | BY ALAN DAVIS | December 15, 2021
Applied research is a great way for students to put their education into action to address real-world challenges while developing an employer network. This is how we help build an innovation-ready talent pool, writes Alan Davis. Photograph courtesy of Daria Shevtsova/Pexels
Opinion | BY BRENDA AUSTIN-SMITH | September 15, 2021
All the national parties have made welcome commitments to increase federal funding for minority language education in their platforms. Missing, however, is a comprehensive vision for post-secondary education in Canada, writes Brenda Austin-Smith. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRENDA AUSTIN-SMITH | September 15, 2021
Opinion | BY BRENDA AUSTIN-SMITH | September 15, 2021
All the national parties have made welcome commitments to increase federal funding for minority language education in their platforms. Missing, however, is a comprehensive vision for post-secondary education in Canada, writes Brenda Austin-Smith. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2021
Transport Canada, headed by minister Omar Alghabra, suspended direct flights to Canada from India, a major source of international students, until Sept. 21. On Aug. 28, Transport Canada announced a ban on direct flights from Morocco to Canada until Sept. 29, which Paul Davidson says creates a significant challenge for francophone students. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2021
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2021
Transport Canada, headed by minister Omar Alghabra, suspended direct flights to Canada from India, a major source of international students, until Sept. 21. On Aug. 28, Transport Canada announced a ban on direct flights from Morocco to Canada until Sept. 29, which Paul Davidson says creates a significant challenge for francophone students. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAULA BURNS | September 15, 2021
We have played a key role in our communities throughout the pandemic, from using our applied research capacity to support local institutions, to developing personal protective equipment, such as masks and face shields, and more, writes Paula Burns. Pexels photograph by Karolina Grabowska
Opinion | BY PAULA BURNS | September 15, 2021
Opinion | BY PAULA BURNS | September 15, 2021
We have played a key role in our communities throughout the pandemic, from using our applied research capacity to support local institutions, to developing personal protective equipment, such as masks and face shields, and more, writes Paula Burns. Pexels photograph by Karolina Grabowska
Opinion | BY PAUL DAVIDSON | September 15, 2021
In recent days, universities have reopened their doors. They are committed to ensuring vibrant campus life will make a safe comeback as they protect health and safety and support Canada’s recovery, writes Paul Davidson. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY PAUL DAVIDSON | September 15, 2021
Opinion | BY PAUL DAVIDSON | September 15, 2021
In recent days, universities have reopened their doors. They are committed to ensuring vibrant campus life will make a safe comeback as they protect health and safety and support Canada’s recovery, writes Paul Davidson. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY MELODY VICZKO | September 15, 2021
The recovery from the pandemic is an opportunity for us to reconsider how internationalization in higher education reinforces the boundaries that limit our understanding of the connectedness in which we live, writes Melody Viczko. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY MELODY VICZKO | September 15, 2021
Opinion | BY MELODY VICZKO | September 15, 2021
The recovery from the pandemic is an opportunity for us to reconsider how internationalization in higher education reinforces the boundaries that limit our understanding of the connectedness in which we live, writes Melody Viczko. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY JULIA M. WRIGHT | September 15, 2021
Around we go: Government policy focuses on increasing students’ ability to pay tuition fees without addressing institutions’ funding shortfalls, so institutions increase tuition fees, so governments spend more to maintain students’ ability to pay, writes Julia M. Wright. Pexels photograph by Andrea Piacquadio
Opinion | BY JULIA M. WRIGHT | September 15, 2021
Opinion | BY JULIA M. WRIGHT | September 15, 2021
Around we go: Government policy focuses on increasing students’ ability to pay tuition fees without addressing institutions’ funding shortfalls, so institutions increase tuition fees, so governments spend more to maintain students’ ability to pay, writes Julia M. Wright. Pexels photograph by Andrea Piacquadio
Opinion | BY VIVEK GOEL | September 15, 2021
What our experience with COVID-19 has demonstrated is that we not only need to be prepared for events like global pandemics, but also we need to be able to mount flexible responses that can quickly adapt to new challenges, writes Vivek Goel. Unsplash photograph by Divya Agrawal
Opinion | BY VIVEK GOEL | September 15, 2021
Opinion | BY VIVEK GOEL | September 15, 2021
What our experience with COVID-19 has demonstrated is that we not only need to be prepared for events like global pandemics, but also we need to be able to mount flexible responses that can quickly adapt to new challenges, writes Vivek Goel. Unsplash photograph by Divya Agrawal
Opinion | BY SOPHIE D’AMOURS | September 15, 2021
In terms of knowledge, the ability of universities to carry out their research, to make discoveries leading to the development of new technologies, and to train the people who will be able to develop burgeoning sectors, is essential for realizing innovation’s benefits, writes Sophie D’Amours. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY SOPHIE D’AMOURS | September 15, 2021
Opinion | BY SOPHIE D’AMOURS | September 15, 2021
In terms of knowledge, the ability of universities to carry out their research, to make discoveries leading to the development of new technologies, and to train the people who will be able to develop burgeoning sectors, is essential for realizing innovation’s benefits, writes Sophie D’Amours. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash