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Emilda Thavaratnam

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PhD, Student Alumni, Leadership and Higher Education, University of Toronto

College support staff picket outside George Brown College’s St. James Campus in Toronto on Sept. 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

October 6, 2025

Ontario’s colleges were founded to serve local and regional needs — have we forgotten that?

Emilda Thavaratnam, University of Toronto

A look at the 1960s founding vision for Ontario’s college system should inspire calling on leaders to support a truly public system of higher education, accessible in all regions.

People march towards Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office in Toronto during a rally led by current and former international students calling for changes to immigration rules during COVID-19 in September 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

July 10, 2025

International students’ stories are vital in shaping Canada’s future

Emilda Thavaratnam, University of Toronto

As Canada continues to welcome international students, it’s essential to uphold their rights.

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