Re$earch Infosource releases list of top 50 research universities in Canada

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 […]

In a co-authored op-ed, Daniel Jutras (Université de Montréal), Sophie D’Amours (Université Laval), Jean-Pierre Perreault (Université de Sherbrooke), and Deep Saini (McGill University) warn that Québec’s Bill 106 risks sidelining medical education and research by overlooking the role of universities and instructors. The authors pointed to signs that physicians may begin dropping teaching responsibilities as […]

Université Laval will be making changes to its on-campus food options. Starting in summer 2026, non-profit organization RADIS will begin running the Carrefour Solidaire, where it will combat food insecurity with low-cost meals. The restaurant chain Cosmos will be in charge of eight spaces where students can purchase food, including three cafeterias that were previously […]

A group of 20 postsecondary institutions across Quebec has launched ABEO, an application that will support academic and professional travel outside of Quebec. The app’s development was spearheaded by Université Laval and funded by the Government of Québec Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur. It optimizes resources by providing a single location for individuals—such as students or […]

Université Laval will be establishing the Institut des matériaux durables. This $1.2M project will bring several materials-focused research centres together, including centres in key areas such as wood, plastics, aluminum, and optical fibres. The institute will be a hub where research, industrial partnerships, and training will come together to inform those addressing the challenges of […]

Université Laval plans to develop two of its university districts to improve its financial independence through long-term revenue generation. Inspired by similar projects at universities like Simon Fraser University, the University of Toronto, and the University of Waterloo, the project will involve the creation of housing, shops, and local services across a combined 38 hectares […]

New Brunswick youth who complete their studies in a Francophone high school tend to pursue postsecondary education at French-language universities and college, reports Radio-Canada. Drawing on recent Statistics Canada data, Radio-Canada reports that 97% of youth in northern NB and 71% in southeastern NB who completed Francophone K-12 went on to French-language postsecondary institutions. This […]

The Government of Canada has announced more than $11M in investments in made-in-Canada carbon utilization and storage technologies. The Institut national de la recherche scientifique has received nearly $5M to assess a geological storage site for CO2 in the Lower Saint Lawrence Lowlands using digital replicas and 3D seismic data. Memorial University has also received […]

Hydro-Québec has launched the Alliance des bâtiments exemplaires/Alliance of Exemplary Buildings, an alliance of building-owners that will be working to raise awareness about how to reduce energy consumption. The 25 members include postsecondary institutions such as Concordia University, École de technologie supérieure, McGill University, Université Laval, and Université de Montréal . “To meet our ambitious energy […]

Université Laval’s newest student housing project has been deemed unaffordable by students prior to its planned 2027 opening. Radio-Canada reports that the rents are expected to be $1,000 for a studio and $1,780 for a two-bedroom apartment. The university’s student association—Confédération des Associations d’Étudiants et Étudiantes de l’Université Laval—called on the university to reexamine the […]