Cape Breton University has reportedly cancelled its condensed eight-month online bachelor of education program, which was set to begin in January. CBU Dean of Education Ellyn Lyle said that the program was approved by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), but its approval was delayed, making it logistically impossible to launch the program in January. Lyle noted that the university hopes to offer a 12-month program later in 2025. CBU President David Dingwall told CBC that MPHEC was “probably never in favour of this initiative,” adding that the commission had “accepted arguments from our detractors” that advised against launching the January cohort. Students speaking to CBC commented that the news had come as a shock, as some had already made life changes to accommodate the start of their education.
