Bill 26 signals a new era in student protection. Are colleges ready?
The recent passage of Bill 26 marked the start of a new era in student protection from sexual misconduct, but private career colleges could be …
Five considerations for buying or selling a private career college
In two decades of practice devoted exclusively to the legal needs of private post-secondary institutions, I can’t remember a more exciting time to be involved …
76 million new jobs by 2030: The rise of green and social sectors
With the demand for skilled workers rising, simply boosting the population won’t be enough to solve the labour challenges. Instead, it’s crucial to invest in …
Opportunity knocks as Canada increases immigration targets
Six years ago, Jamila Nahhat arrived in Canada from the Middle East with her parents not knowing a word of English. Today, the 20-year-old Syrian …
Student discipline: What constitutes cheating in the post-COVID era?
Headlines in recent years have exposed cheating in high schools as well as post-secondary institutions. The approaches students use to try to circumnavigate or even …
Misalignment of immigration and education could limit Canada’s ability to keep international students
International students have become critical to Canada’s future as this country opens more pathways to immigration. Newcomers arrive in Canada as students have more opportunities …
When should a private career college seek degree-granting status?
Not just any organization can grant — or even advertise granting — a university degree in Ontario. The provincial government maintains strict standards on degree-granting …
Attention Corporate Trainers! Are you in violation of the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005?
Lifelong education and ongoing training have become hallmarks of this century’s work ethos as corporations take advantage of new approaches and tools and employees work …
