Bring Back Grumpy George and Canada’s Lament
The Conversation explores George Grant’s Lament for a Nation and its relevance to modern Canada amid Trump’s threats. It traces the book’s impact on Canadian nationalism, Cold War policies, and debates over nuclear weapons, sovereignty, and policy renewal, ending with a call for proactive national strategy.
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Universities face cash crunch as international students shrink
Canadian universities grapple with budget shortfalls from government visa cuts and tuition ceilings. Kwantlen Polytechnic reports a 49 million revenue loss and 70 faculty layoffs, while Simon Fraser forecasts a 50 million gap. Ontario HEPs face 300 million in cuts as McGill anticipates 45 million, with further declines planned. International students fund operations, sustain housing, and support local economies, making reductions risky nationally.
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Simon Fraser University
University of Victoria
University of the Fraser Valley
Dalhousie University
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Letter to the Editor Supporting Canada and Resisting Trump
A Minnesota reader expresses sorrow over U S policy impact on Canada and joins Arrowhead Indivisible in Grand Marais to oppose President Trump. The note notes 200 members in their group and 1 600 nationwide groups promoting protests contacting representatives and backing alternative candidates. Jennifer Schulz Colville Near Grand Marais Minnesota wrote the letter with Vicki Biggs Anderson.
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Diversity of views drives letters in The Chronicle Journal
Community letters section welcomes diverse opinions on topics and prioritizes pieces under 300 words. Authors must ensure original work, cite referenced articles with page and date, and provide full name address and day phone number. Only names and hometowns will be published.
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