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 a statement to City News, George Brown said that “overall application numbers have been shaped by a mix of factors, including policies related to international student enrolment and shifts in student preferences,” and that, “decisions about program intake suspension reflect a continuous process of evaluation in our current climate in a Canadian setting.” While current students can complete their studies, no new intakes are planned.
