Canadian postsecondary institutions reach top ranks in Forbes’ Canada’s Best Employers 2026

Several Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared among the leaders of Forbes’s list of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026. This publication ranks organizations with 500 or more workers in Canada based on surveys of employees. The top organization overall was Université Laval. Other postsecondary institutions to rank in the top 50 included Université de Sherbrooke (#3), […]

Suspects in a theft of over $5K from Université Laval have been detained as a result of a chance traffic stop, reports Le Journal de Québec. The officers pulled over the suspects’ vehicle after they committed a Highway Safety Code violation, which resulted in officers discovering narcotics in the vehicle. Officers then became aware that […]

The Journal de Québec reports that the Université Laval has implemented a hiring freeze in response to an anticipated deficit of $14M. Replacements and the creation of administrative positions will be suspended until April 30, 2026, whilemanagers have been asked to assess their workforce requirements. ULaval Vice-recteur exécutif et aux ressources humaines et financières André […]

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 […]