Institutions mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Several Canadian postsecondary institutions are taking part in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with campus events, campaigns, and educational resources. Brock University, George Brown Polytechnic, Saint Mary’s University, and Toronto Metropolitan University are hosting multi-day initiatives such as panels, wellness sessions, daily learning challenges, and donation drives. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia Community College […]

George Brown Polytechnic is pausing enrolment for seven of its hospitality and culinary programs in 2026–27. CBC reports that affected programs include Advanced French Patisserie, Culinary Arts – Italian, Event Planning, Food and Beverage Management – Restaurant Management, Food and Nutrition Management, Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality), and Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management. In […]

George Brown College has announced its official transformation into George Brown Polytechnic. “This transformation is not just a name change; it signifies our commitment to advancing education and workforce readiness,” said GBP President Dr Gervan Fearon. Speaking to the Globe and Mail, Fearon explained that the polytechnic designation better represents the full scope of the […]

Forbes has released the 2025 Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture rankings and several Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared among the leaders. The list includes the top 200 organizations in Canada, which were scored according to employee survey responses on factors like fairness, inclusivity, and opportunity. Université Laval (#1) ranked highest overall. Other postsecondary institutions […]

Collège Boréal is strengthening the Francophone early childhood education sector through two initiatives that have received over $1M in funding from the City of Toronto and the Commission nationale des parents francophones. In the first initiative, Boréal will work with Collège La Cité to help international professionals become certified in Canada. This will include language […]

George Brown College and the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières are launching new training initiatives to address evolving workforce demands. GBC is launching a Customs and Trade certificate in January 2026. The program will prepare graduates for careers in customs, compliance, and international trade through hands-on training with industry software and up-to-date regulatory knowledge. Meanwhile, […]

George Brown College has partnered with Lavazza to support student learning. This four-year partnership includes a variety of initiatives, including the creation of the Lavazza Scholarship, the development of the Lavazza Beverage Simulation Lab, and the use of Lavazza coffee equipment for students to work with at The Chefs’ House. Through these initiatives, the partners […]

Several postsecondary institutions have recently embarked on nuclear power-related collaborations. McMaster University and the University of Saskatchewan have each independently signed agreements with Westinghouse Electric Company that are focused on the eVinci® Microreactor. McMaster is working to move this technology toward commercialization, while USask is working on technical development and deployment. George Brown College’s Brookfield […]

George Brown College is partnering with the Royal Canadian Navy to foster experiential learning opportunities and establish new pathways to culinary education. Through this collaboration, George Brown will offer paid work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences with the Navy for current culinary students and establish structured pathways for veterans to transition into the college’s culinary programs. Additionally, […]

George Brown College is facing criticism from students, alumni, and the broader community over its decision not to run an intake this Fall for some of its jewelry and gemmology programs. CTV News reports that students and alumni launched a letter-writing campaign and petition after learning that George Brown had paused admissions to some of […]