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Salary levels at Canadian universities are about 30 per cent higher than at American universities - and the difference is unjustifiable, says Jerry Malzan, right, an assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Waterloo whose salary is $19,700 a year
Salary levels at Canadian universities are about 30 per cent higher than at American universities - and the difference is unjustifiable, says Jerry Malzan, right, an assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Waterloo whose salary is $19,700 a year

Salary levels at Canadian universities are about 30 per cent higher than at American universities - and the difference is unjustifiable, says Jerry Malzan, right, an assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Waterloo whose salary is $19,700 a year

Date2/22/1977
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Game of chinese checkers is enjoyed by Professor James Lemon, his wife Carolyn and children Catherine, 1, Janet, 4, and margaret, 9, in their Walmer Road home. Although earning a salary of $15,000 teaching geography at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lemon describes his living as relatively frugal and finds the family budget getting tight. Although he has a car, he walks to work.
Game of chinese checkers is enjoyed by Professor James Lemon, his wife Carolyn and children Catherine, 1, Janet, 4, and margaret, 9, in their Walmer Road home. Although earning a salary of $15,000 teaching geography at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lemon describes his living as relatively frugal and finds the family budget getting tight. Although he has a car, he walks to work.
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
7/10/1969
Ian McCausland, a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Toronto, believes that universities, besides searching for knowledge, should guide society in the ways to use that knowledge
Ian McCausland, a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Toronto, believes that universities, besides searching for knowledge, should guide society in the ways to use that knowledge
Bull, Ron
5/5/1977
Justice is a twin-edged sword. Identical twins Barry, left, and Brian Fenton, 26, of Toronto, are among 960 law students from six Ontario universities being called to the bar this week in Toronto and later elsewhere in the province. Since both could be ac
Justice is a twin-edged sword. Identical twins Barry, left, and Brian Fenton, 26, of Toronto, are among 960 law students from six Ontario universities being called to the bar this week in Toronto and later elsewhere in the province. Since both could be ac
McConnell, Colin
4/5/1983
New scholarship: James Booth, 17, of Lennoxville, Que., was accepted by six other prestigious universities, but chose to be the first student in U of T's new scholarship program.
New scholarship: James Booth, 17, of Lennoxville, Que., was accepted by six other prestigious universities, but chose to be the first student in U of T's new scholarship program.
McConnell, Colin
10/27/1986
School director: Edmond DeMeulemeester says most graduates go on to English universities.
School director: Edmond DeMeulemeester says most graduates go on to English universities.
McConnell, Colin
5/31/1984
Soft universities: Ike Blonder, head of Blonder-Tongue Laboratories of the U.S., believes Canadian and American educational systems must become much more demanding before the two countries can really compete with the excellently prepared and ambitious Japanese and Europeans.
Soft universities: Ike Blonder, head of Blonder-Tongue Laboratories of the U.S., believes Canadian and American educational systems must become much more demanding before the two countries can really compete with the excellently prepared and ambitious Japanese and Europeans.
Mahler, John
6/10/1981
Mr. Life Insurance for 1975-76 is W. James D. Lewis, president, Canadian operations, of Prudential Insurance of America, who has been elected president of Canadian Life Insurance Association. A mathematics whiz, Lewis never sold a policy directly - but don't remind him of the little oddity, too often.
Mr. Life Insurance for 1975-76 is W. James D. Lewis, president, Canadian operations, of Prudential Insurance of America, who has been elected president of Canadian Life Insurance Association. A mathematics whiz, Lewis never sold a policy directly - but don't remind him of the little oddity, too often.
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
5/21/1975
George Owen, a former mathematics professor, concentrates on the sword and photographs of the castle of Lord Phillip, a ghost he and seven others created at his psychic phenomena reserach centre
George Owen, a former mathematics professor, concentrates on the sword and photographs of the castle of Lord Phillip, a ghost he and seven others created at his psychic phenomena reserach centre
Beaty, Keith
10/10/1973
Consultant bob read, Salaries aren't discussed.
Consultant bob read, Salaries aren't discussed.
Goode, Jeff
10/8/1971
Robert Livesay. Still draws salary
Robert Livesay. Still draws salary
Calleja, Frank
10/9/1973
Major league experience: Michel Picher of Toronto is the first Canadian to sign on as a salary arbitrator for Major League Baseball.
Major league experience: Michel Picher of Toronto is the first Canadian to sign on as a salary arbitrator for Major League Baseball.
Toronto Star (Firm)
1/27/1992
George Rust-d'eye: Lawyer says salary freeze has shattered his staff's morale.
George Rust-d'eye: Lawyer says salary freeze has shattered his staff's morale.
Lautens, Richard
9/9/1988