June 1, 2026

The Government of Québec has announced its intention to rename the Cégep régional de Lanaudière in honour of sociologist Guy Rocher. Fédération des cégeps présidente Marie Montpetit welcomed the move, which she said honoured Rocher’s status as the father of the cégeps. Cégep régional de Lanaudière directrice générale Geneviève Perreault echoed Montpetit, adding that the naming was both a privilege and responsibility for the cégep. QC will continue to formalize the proposed name change in the coming months.

Western University has received a $4.1M donation from donors Frank and Janice Lochan to support brain health research. Western will match $4M of the donation to create the Frank and Janice Lochan Chair in Neuroimaging for Brain Health in the university’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The remaining $100K will be used to create the Lochan Postdoctoral Fellowship Fund in Neuroscience, which will support research using advanced imaging equipment in the school. “Their remarkable investment will enable Western researchers to pursue discoveries that will offer hope, improved quality of life, and better care for individuals affected by neurological diseases,” said Western President Alan Shepard

The University of British Columbia has received a $3.5M gift from the Royal Bank of Canada that the university will use for three food security initiatives. The funds will be used to support sustainable agricultural training through the UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture and new Online Practicum; support the BC Food Web hosted by UBC’s Centre for Sustainable Food Systems; and to launch a food prescription program in the Fall. The food prescription program will operate out of UBC’s Gateway Health Building. Under this program, students who are identified by health and wellness services as being at risk of food insecurity will be able to receive a personalized food prescription from a clinician and be connected to campus food supports.

Several institutions are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Month this June by sharing resources and knowledge, holding creative events, and spotlighting the stories of their community members. Dalhousie University and Toronto Metropolitan University are among the institutions hosting Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thons in order improve online Indigenous representation. Algonquin College is hosting talks throughout the month. MacEwan University will be hosting an event called Revitalization on the Runway: An Indigenous Fashion Experience that celebrates Indigenous fashion, while Niagara College is hosting events such as an Indigenous Makers Market and a Solstice Celebration inspired by traditional “Treaty Days.” Institutions such as Kwantlen Polytechnic University, NorQuest College, and University of Saskatchewan shared reading lists and research guides about the day.

Non-profit Student Housing Nova Scotia recently purchased a five-storey building in Wolfville, which will be used to provide affordable housing to the Acadia University community in Wolfville. The building is located a ten-minute walk away from the university and contains 46 units. Acadia Students’ Union President Emma Boles explained that finding affordable housing challenging in the Wolfville area, and that the purchase of the building will reduce pressure on students. Though status as a postsecondary student is not required to rent in the building, student applicants will be given priority.

Georgian College has received a $1.25M donation from GuardMe International Insurance to support its new Student Success and Care Centre. The GuardMe Student Success and Care Centre provides students with services, support systems, and a space for students to connect. Georgian President Kevin Weaver expressed gratitude to GuardMe for the donation, saying that the donation “reinforces our commitment to ensuring every student who comes through our doors feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive throughout their college journey.”

The University of Prince Edward Island has shared an update on two of its new policies: A Harassment and Discrimination Policy and a Sexual Violence Policy. The policies have officially received the endorsement of the UPEI’s Board of Governors and the university states that they are substantively agreed upon, legally compliant, and ready to move forward. However, UPEI states that it cannot implement the policies until it receives the consent of the UPEI Faculty Association. UPEI noted that it will be engaging in collective bargaining with the faculty association soon and that it is committed to implementing the policies at the earliest possible opportunity.

The Government of Ontario is investing $1.75M into six apprenticeship training projects across the Greater Toronto Area. The funds will be used to expand hands-on learning opportunities for apprentices and to upgrade and equip training facilities. The organizations leading the projects include Durham College, which will be introducing new automotive and electrical training labs in addition to securing in-class equipment and hands-on training opportunities, and Sheridan College, which will be expanding training capacity and equipment for apprentices in the plumbing trade. “Supporting training providers across Ontario is key to maintaining high-quality learning environments, strengthening pathways into the trades, and building a skilled workforce that can respond to evolving labour market needs,” said Skilled Trades Ontario CEO Candice White.

The Canadian Association of University Teachers has issued its submission to the 2026 federal pre-budget consultations. The submission includes eight recommendations that touch on matters such as increasing investment and coordination, expanding supports for students, and creating a postsecondary education and research secretariat within the federal government. “CAUT urges the federal government to take targeted action in Budget 2026 to stabilize and strengthen Canada’s public postsecondary education, research, and training,” states the organization. “These recommendations will assist in addressing pressing issues facing Canadians and accelerate research that will deliver economic, societal, and health benefits.”

Heritage College & Seminary has unveiled its renewed vision and strategic priorities, as well as a new logo. Among the institution’s new priorities are a deeper focus on flexible study options, meaningful relationships and spiritual formation, and expanding the college’s influence. The college also revealed a new logo which consists of a quartered shield coloured in yellow, green, blue, and red. The college said that its new branding will more compellingly define the institution as it pursues its newly announced priorities.