India-Canada tensions
Since the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023, the deterioration of relations between Canada and India has sparked shock, anger and above all, confusion…
international students
A double-edged sword for international students
Lately, I have been feeling that the only thing certain about life is uncertainty. This thought is well-aligned with the current immigration system operating in…
International Students’ Community Centre (ICC) Community Assemblies
What are U of M students looking forward to?
U of M to lose millions from international student cap
The U of M anticipates to lose millions of dollars from the federal government’s intake cap on international student permit applications. “Based on the numbers…
U of M students shaken in wake of bloodshed in Bangladesh
The night after the police opened fire on a peaceful protester, Abu Sayed, I slept for only 45 minutes. The violent events that transpired in…
Protest on campus ensues following violence against students in Bangladesh
A protest ensued at the U of M Fort Garry campus on July 18 following the escalation of violence in Bangladesh. Large-scale protests demanding for…
Bangladeshi Students’ Association protests violence against quota system protestors
Bangladeshi Students’ Association gather at the Fort Garry Campus to protest violence against quota system protestors in Bangladesh.
International student health coverage timeline unclear
International student Garv Bhasin says he and other international students would benefit from provincial health insurance. “There should be some plans,” said Bhasin. With another…
Federal government to cap international student permits
The federal government is capping permits for international students for two years as part of an effort to combat “bad actors” in the post-secondary sector,…