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MB sees strong apprenticeship training, certification growth

September 21, 2026

The Government of Manitoba has seen strong growth in apprenticeship training and certification this year. “We certified more journeypersons this year than any of the past five years, an important milestone in strengthening our workforce,” said MB Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses. CBC reports that plumbing apprentices in the province are […]

PEI launches online skilled tradesperson registry

September 21, 2026

The Government of Prince Edward Island has launched an online registry of skilled tradespeople, designed to streamline access to credential verification. PEI Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Jenn Redmond explained that the registry will make it “easier for certified tradespeople and apprentices to demonstrate their qualifications, have their credentials recognized, and pursue employment opportunities […]

Improving student wellbeing with assessments: Study

September 21, 2026

Lia M Daniels (University of Alberta) discusses her research into redesigning classroom assessments to support student wellbeing. While some in the sector have tried eliminating types of assessments and grades to reduce student stress, she asserts that this may not have a noticeable benefit. Instead, Daniels advises drawing on “robust psychological theories of wellbeing” to […]

U of T establishes $5M research chair focused on women’s sport

September 21, 2026

The University of Toronto has established a $5M research chair called the Tanenbaum Knowledge Translation Chair for Science in Women’s Sport. The chair will lead a research program that generates and synthesizes findings on pressing issues in women athletes’ health and performance. This research will be translated into a robust suite of accessible, public-facing materials […]

Niagara College, Niagara University sign dual admission agreement

September 21, 2026

Niagara College and Niagara University have expanded their partnership through the signing of a Dual Admission and Articulation Agreement. The agreement streamlines college-to-university transfer pathways across a variety of fields including social work, business management, and early childhood education, in addition to building joint advising networks for students pursuing these pathways. The partners will receive […]

VCC launches Construction Electrician training programs with MAP teaching model

September 21, 2026

Vancouver Community College has launched new Construction Electrician training programs that will offer a streamlined pathway focused on technical training. The college says that the new Modernized Apprenticeship Pathway (MAP) teaching model is the first of its kind in British Columbia’s postsecondary education system. Students will complete VCC’s six-month Construction Electrician Foundation certificate, which includes […]

IBU receives International Quality Accreditation

September 21, 2026

International Business University has announced that it has received the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education’s (QAA) International Quality Accreditation. The five-year accreditation certifies that IBU meets Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area. IBU says that it is the first university in North America to have achieved this certification. […]

Sask Polytech receives $1.5M for pediatric, maternal research

September 21, 2026

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received a $1.5M investment from the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation to support pediatric and maternal research. Funding will go towards the polytechnic’s KINTECH Health Research Centre, which will use technologies to support the health of families in their home communities. “Our Applied Research and Innovation team has been using virtual reality […]

Durham joins CNA as Affiliate Member

September 21, 2026

Durham College has joined the Canadian Nuclear Association as an Affiliate Member. As a member of the association, Durham will have access to more opportunities to collaborate with members of the nuclear energy industry on education, long-term workforce planning, and skills development. “Our partnerships with industry allow us to respond quickly to changing workforce demands […]

NWT, UAlberta sign agreement focused on research, training

September 21, 2026

The Government of the Northwest Territories and the University of Alberta have signed a research agreement that will run until March 31, 2035. The partnership is focused on research related to the future of the North, including AI, climate change, and social transformation. It establishes a framework that will ensure research activities are either Indigenous-led […]

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