Minister responsible for higher education has told public universities that they must take part in the country’s rankings.
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Minister Threatens To Jail, Kill Parents Who Don’t Send Kids To School
Source: Study International
“I am even ready for capital punishment for this.”
World-Class Universities Plan Has Caste Action Flaw
Source: University World News
Ministers have to rethink the plan to elevate 20 top universities to ‘world-class institutions’, because it runs afoul of the country’s affirmative action policy, under which half of university places must be reserved for students from socially ‘backward classes’ and castes.
Meet Canada’s New Minister of Foreign Affairs
Source: Connect: Canada In India
The Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper recently announced changes to the ministry, naming Robert Nicholson Minister of Foreign Affairs. Minister Nicholson was first elected to Parliament in 1984. Immediately prior to the announcement, Mr. Nicholson had been serving as Minister of National Defence since 2013. He will continue the Government’s efforts to ensure that Canada’s foreign policy reflects true Canadian values and advances Canada’s national interests.
Prime Minister Harper was quoted as saying “Our Government is delivering real results for Canadians by growing the economy, making communities safer, and standing up for Canadian values at home and abroad. The changes to the Ministry announced today will help ensure that key portfolios continue to have the strong leadership required to advance Canadian priorities.”