Canada Christian College, a school run by a social conservative ally of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, has been denied university status by an independent provincial board after a months-long review process. Decision a 'massive relief,' NDP saysMPP Laura Mae Lindo, Ontario NDP critic for anti-racism and citizenship and immigration, called the review board's decision a "massive relief." Canada Christian College has the legal authority to grant degrees only in such fields as theology, religious education and Christian counselling. It also sought permission to change its name to Canada University and School of Graduate Theological Studies, which was also denied. Romano, the minister of colleges and universities, maintains that all institutions continue to have the right to apply for expanded degree granting authority in Ontario.

Source: CBC News May 22, 2021 00:33 UTC