CBC
Western University president Amit Chakma will not seek another term
Dr. Chakma announced Thursday he will not be seeking a third term, and intends to leave his position by the end of June of 2019.
CTV
‘Freedom of expression’ should not be ‘threatening’: Laurier University president
The university will be creating a taskforce to provide more clarity on how these types of situations should be handled in the future.
CBC
University of Moncton president Raymond Théberge nominated for federal language watchdog
The official languages commissioner is an officer of Parliament whose job it is to ensure both official languages have equal status in federal institutions, legislation and in Parliament itself.
Globe and Mail
University of Lethbridge reinstates professor accused of anti-Semitic views
The university confirmed in an e-mail Thursday that Anthony Hall is no longer suspended, but wouldn’t comment further.
CTV
Ontario moves to allow Indigenous institutes to independently grant degrees
The province’s nine Indigenous governed and operated post-secondary institutions currently offer programs in partnership with colleges and universities, but legislation would allow for the creation of an Indigenous council.
Global News
Canadian researchers team up to find a cure to childhood cancer
Researchers at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, Sainte-Justine, are taking part in a $16-million initiative to accelerate research breakthroughs in pediatric cancer treatment.