Nova Scotia’s education minister says regional centers for education across the province and the French language school board have reached a tentative agreement with CUPE for educational support staff, staving off a possible strike by thousands of school support workers.
Minister Becky Druhan said in an interview with the CBC’s Information Morning on Wednesday that the next step is for CUPE members to see the deal and vote on it.
“We hope all along was that the parties would achieve a deal without disruption to learning, and folks at the table worked really hard on this,” he said.
The province…
Funding provided to improve learning tools at NOSM University (Sudbury campus) and at Cambrian College
Ontario said it is spending $730,000 for Cambrian College and NOSM University to provide upgraded equipment and infrastructure to help ensure those schools have the most modern equipment and learning tools “so students receive the high-quality education and training they need to succeed in the workforce. ”
Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, who is also the Ontario minister for economic development and job creation, made the announcement March 22
“This support will ensure students at Cambrian College, and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University’s Sudbury…
By Kate Otterbein
March 30, 2023 11:55am
The provincial government will add more medical school spots to give Ontario students more opportunities.
The government says $33 million will be added over the next three years for 100 more undergraduate medical school spots and 154 postgraduate medical training spots, especially for Ontarians.
“Too many Ontario students are having to go abroad for medical school because they can’t find residency spots here in their home province while international students study here then leave,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We’re training the next generation of Ontario doctors right here in Ontario to stay here…