University leaders tout institutions’ roles in addressing Canada’s challenges

University leaders from across Canada recently spoke to the Globe and Mail about the headwinds facing higher ed and the role of universities in Canada’s pursuit of its future. While there has been some shift in public perceptions of higher ed, University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch noted that this has not affected enrolment and […]

Re$earch Infosource Inc has published a list of the top 50 research universities in Canada in 2025. This ranking takes into account factors such as sponsored research income and research intensity. The top three research universities were the University of Toronto (#1), Université de Montréal (#2), and McGill University (#3). Others in the top 10 […]

Canada and Germany have partnered to form the Canada-Germany Digital Alliance, which will accelerate collaborations between the two countries. As part of the partnership, Canada and Germany will launch a joint call for proposals in January 2026 focused on advancing commercialization of quantum technologies. This initiative will support quantum computing and quantum sensing technologies projects. […]

Western University has launched the Western Centre for Bioethics, which will bring together experts to study the ethical issues that cause challenges for health-care providers, policymakers, and health systems. The centre’s inaugural chair Professor Maxwell Smith said that the centre will provide undergraduate and graduate students with more opportunities to observe ethics within clinical settings […]

A recent report from BCcampus explores the state of support for open educational practices (OEP) at British Columbia postsecondary institutions. Authors Rajiv S Jhangiani (Brock University), Oya Pakkal (Brock), Clint Lalonde, and Josie Gray discuss the findings of a recent study of BC postsecondary institutions. The study explored their capacity to support OEPs across six […]

Six Nations Polytechnic has announced the launch of an Integrated Employment Service at its new SNP Career Centre to support jobseekers, learners, and community members. Delivered in partnership with Employment Ontario and Fedcap Canada, the service will offer coordinated wrap-around supports, such as employment counselling, training pathways, and engagement with local employers. “The new SNP […]

The Saskatoon StarPhoenix reports that Saskatchewan Justice Richard Elson has set aside a decision made by the University of Saskatchewan hearing board on a case with allegations of plagiarism. A USask assistant professor sought judicial review after the hearing board ruled that she had failed to give adequate credit to a colleague and breached policy. […]

The Université de l’Ontario français and the University of Waterloo have each announced new programs for working professionals this week. The Université de l’Ontario français has partnered with Hôpital Montfort to collaborate on certificates, training, exchanges, and research. To kick off the partnership, UOF will offer a mental health micro-certificate for hospital staff this January […]

The Government of Manitoba has provided Saskatchewan Polytechnic with funding to double the number of seats reserved in its combined laboratory and X-ray technologist (CLXT) for students from Manitoba. Starting in January 2026, MB will fund five additional seats, increasing the number of students that the province supports in the CLXT program to 10. These […]

The Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario has released the annual report of the French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard. The report includes updates on cases related to Laurentian University and the University of Sudbury, both of which involved provincial ministries. In the case of Laurentian, the commissioner noted that five of the 19 recommendations […]