International students are an underutilized source of startup talent in Canada, but immigration pathways aren’t delivering. A new IRPP policy brief by Nelson Graham & @ypsherm.bsky.social calls for redesigning pathways to better match early-stage entrepreneurship. centre.irpp.org/research-stu...

New from @policyalternatives.ca: Days before Canada’s ministers meet to talk about child care, a new report reveals that provinces are significantly off-track in meeting their promises for new non-profit child care spaces. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

The last mile: Provincial child care expansion at the five-year deadline - CCPA

Child care has become more accessible over the past five years but finding affordable spaces is still a frustrating experience for many parents

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There is no way in hell the United States under the Trump regime can host the World Cup in a few months. They are murdering citizens in broad daylight, threatening war against NATO, and lawlessly kidnapping children and foreign heads of state. The world has to organize a boycott. It’s not safe.

The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon. wapo.st/49Zqv1L

1000s of Newfoundland & Labrador families are on waitlists for child care. If this is you or someone you know, add your voice to this click-to-email campaign: Child Care Can’t Wait. It takes 30 seconds to send a letter now. win.newmode.net/childcarenow...

New article: Valuing a new “good”: Debates over the value of the social good in Canada's Social Finance Fund. It explores how different groups in the social finance system struggle over competing valuations of the 'social' in relation to financial returns. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Every answer to maintain quality in university education in an age of Gen AI involves smaller classes, more human TAs, and deeper connections between professors and students. The constant budget crisis and reduced resources suggest that there is no clear plan or vision from the leaders or funders.

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Are you worried about the future of the state of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador? I am. Education is everything and it's not being taken seriously at all. #nlpoli

AMANDA BITTNER: The math doesn’t add up on NL's education system

Current education funding is failing NL kids from kindergarten right up to Memorial University students, says MUN political scientist

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Some folks at MUN have started a petition to raise the issue of chronic de-funding of education with the government. Sign it!

Lots of Red counties would have lost population but for immigration. Faces…leopards.

Immigration Saved Hundreds of U.S. Counties From Population Loss

Over 450 U.S. counties would have lost population between 2023 and 2024 without immigration, according to an analysis of new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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75% of US scientists responding to Nature poll have considered leaving for Canada: t.co/X21dnVjWkB5

I had a great meeting this morning with Dr. Yolande Pottie-Sherman, Dr. Amanda Bittner, Dr. Maria Mayr, and Susan Forward to discuss our university, and how we must adequately #FundMUN so it can maintain a comprehensive curriculum.

The NL government attitude to @memorialu.bsky.social is heartbreaking, but also puzzling. Our university contributes so much to our social & economic well-being. How many of us, including Andrew Furey and his cabinet, would be where we are without Memorial? #FundMUN vocm.com/2025/03/26/p...

Province Won’t Commit to Increased Funding for MUN despite Calls to Do so

The provincial government says it has a "constructive working relationship" with Memorial University, but it w...

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Election discussion earlier today with @rgwhitaker.bsky.social , @ypsherm.bsky.social , @ptitroch.bsky.social & me. Hosted by @adamfwalsh.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Canadian immigration minister, Mark Miller, makes surprise address to #MetropolisCanada2025 conference this morning on what may be his last day in the position

I’m in Toronto this week for the 27th Metropolis Canada Conference: "Resetting Canada’s Immigration Plan & Program for a New Era." Looking forward to participating in 2 workshops on: how frontline organizations are responding to anti-immigrant attitudes; and the immigrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

I spoke with CBC this week about Newfoundland and Labrador's signing of a deal to extend the federal $10aDay child care program to 2031. #cdnchildcare #childcareforall www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Federal child-care funding extension a 'big step' for N.L., says advocate | CBC News

Parents in Newfoundland and Labrador can breathe a sigh of relief as the province signs a deal that will extend the federal child-care program.

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Big news for child care in Canada! Today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the federal government is extending Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding agreements until 2031, and will investing more to build a nationwide system of early learning and child care. buff.ly/pBjWBCq

Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has signed agreements totalling almost $37 billion over five years with 11 provinces and territories that will extend the federal child-care space program…

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Some good news! Very reassuring to see 11 provinces & territories sign-onto an agrmt with feds to extend the Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care Agreement. This agreement allowed Newfoundland and Labrador to bring down parent fees for regulated child care to $10/day. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has signed agreements totalling almost $37 billion over five years with 11 provinces and territories that will extend the federal child care space program un...

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Canada's Urban Infrastructure Deficit: Toward democracy & equitable prosperity w/ @ypsherm.bsky.social @yankestens.bsky.social @tiznadoaitken.bsky.social @jedwin.bsky.social @chittimarco.bsky.social - @canurb.bsky.social & @uoftcities.bsky.social stateofcitiessummit.ca/report 5/

UofT Report - State of Canada's Cities Summit

The State of Canada’s Cities Summit by the Canadian Urban Institute brings together the most influential Canadians each year to address global, regional, and local challenges facing our cities. This y...

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Great presentation by @ypsherm.bsky.social on the barriers to finding work for international students. @munlgeog.bsky.social

While many of you are likely yelling "GO USA" or "GO CANADA!" I'm yelling "GO literally any elected member of congress and the rule of law, please, anyone or a single check or a solitary balance or—

Okay so you know I like to remind everyone how the American immigration system has been cruel for a very long time. But loading people on flights to deport them to countries that they are not from, like Iranians to Panama, is not business as usual.

#nlwx my residential street is wide enough for 3 cars but its sidewalks are buried in a meter of snow.

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To all the people in eastern North America in the path of this snowstorm: You can and should expect your city to plow sidewalks (and bike lanes) like they do for roads. The technology exists, many cities do it (including Montreal & Ottawa). Choosing not to is a middle finger to pedestrians.

I keep seeing people post that Canadian universities should scoop up all the American academics who are losing their research funding. I’m guessing these people have no idea what’s going on in Canadian universities after decades of deliberate underfunding.

www.cbc.ca/player/play/... Eyes on the border, people! 👀👀👀

#TheMoment a Manitoba family deployed googly-eyed hockey sticks to poke fun at Trump

Shannon Proudfoot, Aaron Maciejko, and KJ de Groot recount the moment googly-eyed hockey sticks were stuck in a snowbank to poke fun at Donald Trump and his demand for 24/7 eyes on the border.

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Trump paused 25% tariff on Mexico, after Mexico agreed to further border militarization. Mexico already has one of world's largest immigration detention systems. I repeat myself, but pay attention to migration policy! It's almost always compass for what's happening in both domestic & foreign policy

I hope we can recognize this for what it truly is: a classic divide-and-conquer strategy, with #migrant people used as pawns and sacrifice. www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...

Mexico president says U.S. tariffs on her country delayed for 1 month | CBC News

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says American tariffs on her country have been delayed for a month after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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