UWinnipeg faculty express concerns following university budget update

Faculty at the University of Winnipeg are reportedly concerned about potential job losses following a recent university budget update and comments from UWinnipeg President Todd Mondor at a senate meeting. In the update, the university warned that “serious financial pressures” would make it difficult to maintain its programming and services. In the meeting, Mondor further […]

The University of Manitoba has launched a new unit—the Academic Contract Research Organization (aCRO)—with the goal of strengthening the province’s capacity for human clinical trials. The aCRO is designed to support investigators, research teams, and companies as they design and conduct clinical trials by providing services such as assistance with study design, trial and site […]

Organizations across Canada are calling on provincial governments to increase postsecondary funding. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1615 is urging the province to boost funding for Memorial University to address the projected $8.9M deficit in its upcoming budget. Colleges Ontario, the Council of Ontario Universities, and the Ontario Chamber […]

The Government of Manitoba has released its Budget 2025, which forecasts an overall deficit for 2025-26. Expenses for the province’s Advanced Education and Training ministry have increased by $150M due to new collective agreements, rising operational costs for institutions, and higher demand for the MB Student Loan program. Notable investments in postsecondary education include: funding […]

Four postsecondary institutions have made this year’s Manitoba’s Top Employers list. The annual competition—organized by Canada’s Top Employers—recognizes select Manitoba employers that offer exceptional workplaces. This year, Assiniboine College was recognized for its pension plan and phased-in retirement work options. The Université de Saint-Boniface was celebrated for its on-site child-care services. The University College of […]

The University of Manitoba has embarked on a community development project that will transform a parcel of land into a new urban community called Southwood Circle. UM Properties is the developer for Southwood Circle, which will feature a mix of housing, office and commercial units, and green and park spaces. The development will enable the […]

Labour disputes at Queen’s University and the University of Manitoba have been temporarily resolved through tentative agreements with union representatives. Queen’s and the United Steelworkers Local 2010—which represents 1,200 general support staff—have reached a tentative agreement. The full details will be released following the agreement’s ratification. UManitoba also reached a tentative agreement with the University […]

The University of Manitoba has released The Truth and Reconciliation Framework: Time for Action, which will serve as a guiding document for UManitoba’s efforts in advancing reconciliation and working with Indigenous persons and communities. The framework is centered around four focus areas: Integrating Indigenous knowledges and ways of being, creating a sense of belonging, empowering […]