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New data shows most Ontarians concerned about COVID-19’s impact on students’ education, younger generation
May 13, 2020
Sixty-five per cent of Ontarians are concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on students’ education, according to new polling data released by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division. This data comes...
Students can apply for COVID-19 emergency aid beginning Friday
Post-secondary students eligible for $1,250 could receive payments in 3-5 days
May 13, 2020
Post-secondary students eligible for COVID-19 emergency aid can apply for the benefit starting Friday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the date for opening the $9-billion program this morning during his daily...
New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
May 12, 2020
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic...
Post-secondary schools face rough autumn if pandemic keeps foreign students away
Already strained by COVID-19, institutions could be further challenged by lack of new students
May 7, 2020
Having imagined coming to Canada since her teen years, Fabiana Costa was living her dream. A former lawyer, the Brazilian student began the international transportation and customs program at Toronto’s...
Students struggling to find summer work in a pandemic economy
May 7, 2020
Adam Brown lined up a job in March with a consulting firm in Edmonton. He just started there this week. He counts himself among the lucky ones — luckier than...
Colleges and universities quietly preparing to take all classes online this fall amid COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Ontario colleges and universities hope students can attend classes on campus this fall — but professors have been told to prepare for online learning. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Carleton University considers smaller or online classes next fall
April 22, 2020
Students attending Carleton University next fall may find that large classes are replaced by online courses or other alternatives. In a post on Tuesday, Carleton president Benoit-Antoine Bacon gave a...
Support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19
April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario Post-secondary students are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19. Many students were preparing to start a summer job in May, and are now worried about...
Feds expected to unveil more emergency aid for students, young Canadians
April 22, 2020
OTTAWA – The federal government is expected to announce today more significant financial support for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19...
Government of Canada connects Canadians with mental wellness supports during COVID-19
April 17, 2020
OTTAWA, April 15, 2020 /CNW/ – COVID-19 is a global public health challenge that has changed the daily lives of people around the world. During these difficult times, it is critical that...