More people will have the opportunity to train for in-demand careers, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists and midwives, at a new state-of-the-art University of British Columbia (UBC) facility in Surrey.

The Province is taking action to eliminate exploitive practices and improve the quality of post-secondary education by strengthening quality standards and bringing in new safeguards for international students in B.C.

In advance of legislation this fall, the Province is holding a fair credentials town hall with internationally trained professionals, key organizations and advocates to talk about progress made on international credential recognition in health care and the work being done to expand to all sectors of the economy.

A major overhaul of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Spruce Building gives future scientists, health professionals and artists more opportunities for creative, hands-on learning that will help jumpstart their careers.

The Government of Canada announced a $90-million investment in a new energy systems engineering building at Simon Fraser University.