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International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

A cap was announced in January as a way to quell the rapid increase in the number of international students, and related pressure on housing, health care and other services.
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Nearly half of students can't cover basics such as food and housing: TD poll

Nearly half of students can't cover basics such as food and housing: TD poll

In a new survey from TD Bank, nearly half of Canadian students say they are unable to adequately cover basic needs such as food and housing. The online poll found 45 per cent of those surveyed say the cannot cover their basic needs.
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Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach'

Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach'

Jana Cook has suffered from burnout twice in her professional career.
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Starbucks’ 24.5% one-day share-price surge contains CEO lessons

Starbucks’ 24.5% one-day share-price surge contains CEO lessons

CEOs earn large pay packages when they earn trust and have investors' respect
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Racialized workers less likely to be unionized: report

Racialized workers less likely to be unionized: report

Black and racialized workers in Canada are less likely to be represented by a union, according to a new report.
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The right — and wrong — ways to network when looking for a job

The right — and wrong — ways to network when looking for a job

One student had reached 49 “coffee chats” — brief meetings with industry contacts — with nothing to show for it.
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Opinion: 5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a 4-day work week

Opinion: 5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a 4-day work week

The four-day work week has proven to be successful around the world. Could it also be Canada's new reality?
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UBC research predicts which B.C. students will drop out of high school

UBC research predicts which B.C. students will drop out of high school

Study identified 2,000 children at age 10 that had almost 70 per cent probability of not completing high school.
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Seaspan brings marine training program to Indigenous youth

Seaspan brings marine training program to Indigenous youth

The three year training program helps create pathways for young people from the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations to enter the skilled trades
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LRB dismisses Quest University Faculty Union's bid to have CapU its new employer

LRB dismisses Quest University Faculty Union's bid to have CapU its new employer

Labour Relations Board rules in Capilano University's favour: No succession from Quest University after unsuccessful faculty union bid.
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