News & Events

TORONTO — Grades may seem trivial in the middle of a pandemic. But for undergraduate university students who’ve spent countless hours studying in hopes of getting into competitive graduate programs, COVID-19 has thrown an unexpected twist into those plans.   Many Canadian universities are offering undergrad students the choice between a final grade this semester...

March 31, 2020 9:00 A.M.   Ministry of Colleges and Universities   TORONTO — The government of Ontario is easing the financial burden on students and making sure they can complete their studies during the COVID-19 outbreak by temporarily deferring payments for Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) loans and making online learning supports, including year-end...

To slow the spread of COVID-19, the main recommendation from government and health officials for the immediate future is “social distancing” also referred to as “physical distancing.” For individuals with mental health concerns who have a tendency to socially isolate themselves already, it’s important to understand that social distancing doesn’t mean to cut yourself off...