Universities ordered to pause partnerships with Beijing
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Alberta’s minister of advanced education, Demetrios Nicolaides, sent a letter to the University of Calgary, University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge and Athabasca University calling for them to “pause the pursuit of any new or renewed partnerships with [People’s Republic of China/Chinese Communist Party]-linked entities, undertake a thorough review of their institution’s relationships with entities potentially linked to the PRC/CCP, and ensure these ongoing partnerships follow stringent risk assessments and due diligence,” spokesperson Taylor Hides said of the letter.
The institutions have 90 days to submit a report with the requested information to the government.
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Premier Jason Kenney says the province is doing everything it can to ensure every Alberta gets their COVID-19 immunization, including considering incentives for getting vaccinated.
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Chamber CEO says post-secondary cuts impact Lethbridge economy
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By Herald on May 27, 2021.
Cuts to the city’s post-secondary insititutions have effects on both the city and provincial economy, says Lethbridge Chamber CEO Cyndi Vos. Herald file photo
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald
The business of education has a huge impact on the provincial and city economy and the cut culture needs to end, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) was told Thursday in its weekly online YouTube session.
Cyndi Vos, CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, addressed the financial impact the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College have on the economy and the need to bring stakeholders together to develop and encourage local leaders of the future.