Start Date: 2025-02-22
End Date: 2025-02-28

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CanCode 4.0 Funding Announced for Digital Skills

On February 25, Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced $39.2 million in CanCode 4.0 funding to support digital skills training for youth and educators across Canada. This investment aims to provide 100,000 training opportunities for teachers and 1.5 million for students, focusing on coding, data analytics, and AI skills. The initiative is part of a broader effort to equip Canadian youth with vital digital skills necessary for a competitive workforce.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

New Graduate Diploma in Conference Interpretation

The Government of Canada, in partnership with Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, announced a specialized graduate diploma (DESS) in conference interpretation. Scheduled to launch in fall 2025, this program addresses the shortage of conference interpreters in Canada by offering training and job opportunities through the Translation Bureau. The program will be delivered entirely online, supporting bilingual services across federal departments.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Québec Caps International Student Applications

Québec has imposed a cap on international student applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, affecting vocational and college networks while university numbers remain stable.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.quebec.ca