June 4, 2026

Collège La Cité will receive $1.6M in funding over the next three years from the Government of Canada, which it will use to create a treatment room for neurodivergent children and adolescents and a mobile dental clinic. The mobile clinic will provide services to French-speaking seniors and children, as well as individuals living in Indigenous communities. La Cité President Lynn Casimiro emphasized the importance of the role that education, innovation, and community partnerships can play in the wellbeing of Francophone communities.

The Université du Québec à Montréal has received more than $1.2M from the Government of Québec in support of a three-year initiative focused on social cohabitation in the Quartier latin area of Montréal. The initiative—the Pôle de cohabitation sociale du Quartier latin—will bring together the university and several partner organizations to provide support to vulnerable populations in the quarter. The project will ultimately make the area more inclusive and welcoming, according to UQAM Recteur Stéphane Pallage, who highlighted work UQAM has already done in this area.

The University of Waterloo has received a $1M gift from The Steele Family Foundation that will be used to support co-op work terms in the charitable and non-profit sector. The funding will support students who pursue a co-op position at a Canadian registered charity or not-for-profit organization. It will be used to provide financial support for 20 students participating in the Change Makers in Co-op program each year, in addition to enhancing wrap-around supports for students. “Work terms in the charitable and non-profit sector help to build well-rounded global citizens,” said UWaterloo VP Advancement and External Relations Nenone Donaldson. “We’re committed to providing students with more of these opportunities and ensuring they are equitable and accessible.”

Cape Breton University has issued a public apology for remarks made by an honorary degree recipient during a recent speech to a graduating class. In his speech, Rev Norman MacPhee made a reference about the residential school system while speaking about a school he established in Honduras in the 1960s. In a statement, CBU acknowledged the good intentions behind “speaking about supporting young women in Honduras,” but asserted that there is “nothing about residential schools to be celebrated” and that “even the words ‘residential schools’ carry a deeply painful legacy.”

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and the Calgary Construction Association have partnered to bring the Tailgate Toolkit, a mental-health toolkit, to Alberta in order to destigmatize conversations about mental health and addiction on jobsites in Alberta. CCA President Bill Black explained that the toolkit is based on the premise of a tailgate talk, which is a conversation at the start of each workday that is focused on hazards, work, and what people have learned. SAIT School of Construction Dean Jim Szautner explained that having students and apprentices encounter the resource now will ensure they are prepared both academically and psychologically for the workforce.

Redeemer University has partnered with the nonprofit organization the Charlotte Mason Institute on a resource hub for K–12 and postsecondary education. The Charlotte Mason Resource Hub will host scholarly works and other resources related to Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education, including a library of “living books” intended for K–12 education. The institute will provide funding and booklists to support the hub’s establishment. RedeemerU will begin constructing the physical space for the hub this summer, with plans for the hub to become accessible by the end of the year.

Kenjgewin Teg and Ninaatigoons Learning have announced the launch of a pair of accredited Anishinaabemowin certificate programs. The Biidwewdamowaad Nimkiig Biidaabang Certificate programs, which include a General Stream and a Teaching Stream, are designed to help support the revitalization of the Anishinaabemowin language. The programs consist of full-time intensive learning, conversation practice, and culturally grounded teaching. “This partnership with Ninaatigoons Learning strengthens our commitment by expanding access to immersive, accredited Anishinaabemowin learning grounded in community, culture, and identity – as Anishinaabemowin is an essential pillar of our Anishinabek Nation,” said Kenjgewin Teg President Dr Beverley Roy.

Dalhousie University recently strengthened its partnerships with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) and the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati). Dal signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IISER Tirupati, and the three institutions held discussions about academic programs that they are collaborating on. Dal, IISER Tirupati, and the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) also held a research roundtable where researchers from the institutions were able to learn about what their counterparts are currently working on.

The Royal Canadian Mint has recognized the Royal Military College of Canada’s 150th anniversary through the creation of a silver collector coin. The $20 face value coin was unveiled at a ceremony this week by RMC Commandant Brigadier General Pascal Godbout, Royal Canadian Mint Interim President Simon Kamel, and Kingston Mayor Brian Paterson. The coin depicts the RMC clock tower at an upward-facing angle with five stars in the sky, symbolizing the college’s five cadets who have since become Canadian Space Agency astronauts. The coin will have a limited mintage of 6,500 coins worldwide.

The University of the Fraser Valley has introduced a new revenue-neutral fee structure for electric vehicle charging stations across campus. The university explained that the change will enable it to upkeep and improve its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, without seeking to generate a profit. “The introduction of user fees aligns with broader sustainability goals at UFV, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting cleaner transportation alternatives,” explained UFV Director, Energy and Environmental Sustainability Doran Hoge. Revenue-neutral fees will apply only to UFV-owned ChargePoint stations, while BC Hydro stations will have independently set rates.