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Canada. 20% off-reserve First Nations children are able to understand an Aboriginal language
In 2006, one in five (20%) off-reserve First Nations children aged two to five were able to understand an Aboriginal language, regardless of whether it was learned as a mother tongue or second language. Cree and Ojibway were the languages understood by the largest number of these children. (Full Story)
Canada. Women with a university education less likely to have a spouse with the same education
In 2006, the majority of women with a university education were married to men who also had a university education. However, this tendency has decreased slightly over the last quarter-century. The pattern is similar for women in common-law unions. (Full Story)
Canada. Higher education spending up
The higher education sector comprised of institutions such as universities and affiliated research hospitals, experimental stations and clinics, spent $10.9 billion on research and development (R&D) in 2008/2009, up 7.3% from 2007/2008. (Full Story)
First Nations University of Canada. The Canadian Association of University Teachers condemns government's decision
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is condemning the federal government’s decision to end funding for the First Nations University of Canada four days after long-called for reforms have been initiated.
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Graduates almost exclusively female in health, clinical sciences and in education
In 2007, graduates from two fields of study were almost exclusively female, in health and related clinical sciences and in education. With only three exceptions, women increased their share such that they accounted for more than half of graduates in all fields. (Full Story)
Canada. Spending on Research and Development expected to increase
Total spending on research and development (R&D) in Canada is expected to amount to $29.9 billion in 2009. This is an anticipated 1.2% increase ... (Full Story)
Growing numbers of Canadians participate in Job-related Education
Growing numbers of Canadians, particularly middle-aged and older Canadians, participated in job-related education or training in 2008 compared with five years earlier. (Full Story)
HARPER HONOURS OUTSTANDING TEACHERS
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the recipients of the 2009 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in Early Childhood Education. The Awards were presented at a ceremony in Ottawa on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day. (Full Story)
University graduates. Canada ranks seventh highest among OECD countries
Canada surpassed 23 of the 30 member nations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2007 regarding the proportion of its population aged 25 to 64 that had a university degree. (Full Story)
Canada. Spending by Higher Education Institutions Up
Spending on research and development by higher education institutions such as universities and affiliated research hospitals, experimental stations and clinics, amounted to $10.2 billion in current dollars in 2007/2008. (Full Story)
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~Canada. Women with a university education less likely to have a spouse with the same education
~Canada. Higher education spending up
~Canada. 20% off-reserve First Nations children are able to understand an Aboriginal language
~Graduates almost exclusively female in health, clinical sciences and in education
~1st World Forum On Lifelong Learning - October 28 - 29, 2008
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