October 14, 2026

Yellowquill University College has been given formal degree-granting authority by the Government of Manitoba through the proclamation of the Yellowquill University College Act. The act removes previous limitations to the institution’s ability to grant degrees and expand programming, which brings the institution into alignment with public universities, colleges, and private religious institutions in the province. Yellowquill Interim Director Doreen Stranger called the change “the beginning of a new era for Yellowquill.” “We have always known in our heart what is right for us as First Nation people when it comes to our education,” stated Stranger.

Nadia Delanoy (University of Calgary) and Guy Levesque (UCalgary) discuss the findings of a scan of publicly visible AI activity from 15 research-intensive Canadian universities. Delanoy and Levesque identified nearly 1,000 AI initiatives across a variety of fronts, including AI literacy, entrepreneurship, and student engagement. The authors touch on the implications of these initiatives and discuss topics such as the difference between AI literacy and credentials, AI governance and institutional size, and institutional innovation. They conclude by summarizing key AI-related questions institutional leadership should consider as they determine their institution’s path toward AI adoption and use.

Willis College has issued a statement supporting the Government of Ontario’s decision to review OSAP and calling on the province to invite “established, credible institutions to the table” for discussions about the future of the system. The college stated that it is ready to collaborate with the ON Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security on two priorities: developing stronger, measurable sector standards and establishing a safe path forward to ensure eligible students can pursue their education uninterrupted. “We stand ready to help the Ministry ensure that this opportunity remains credible, accountable and accessible for Canadians,” said Willis President Henry Devlin.

Canadian postsecondary students are speaking out about sexual violence and campus safety in Canada, following the news out of Cornell University and Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Students from St Francis Xavier University and the University of British Columbia held rallies against sexual violence, and several former students spoke to CTV News about their own experiences on Canadian campuses. “It happens all over the world. Sexual violence doesn’t have a single location,” said UBC rally organizer Isabella Korkor. “We had the opportunity to at least show solidarity, and we are hoping long-term to actually make some policy changes with the university.”

Providence University College is moving forward with restructuring efforts in response to the changing international student environment. The institution says that it reduced its staffing and operating budgets on the final day of September to strengthen its financial sustainability and ensure that its costs and operations align with its enrolment. “These are difficult decisions because they affect people we know, value and love,” said Providence President Kenton Anderson. “At the same time, we have a responsibility to steward Providence’s resources carefully and make the changes necessary to ensure the institution can continue to serve students.”

Ontario Tech University recently announced that it has qualified as a supplier in the federal Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace, which it says makes it the only university to qualify in Ontario. This qualification allows the university to “propose, demonstrate, and advance emerging technologies in support of future Canadian Armed Forces capabilities” by competing for Department of National Defence contracts relating to autonomous systems and counter-uncrewed technologies. Ontario Tech President Dr Steven Murphy explained that the university’s participation will strengthen Canada’s security and sovereignty.

This Thanksgiving season, several institutions hosted food-focused initiatives supporting their communities. At the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, culinary students worked together to provide Thanksgiving dinner to approximately 700 patrons of Boyle Street Community Services. Meanwhile, Durham College student newspaper The Chronicle highlighted community supports students facing food security, including the college’s food bursary, the Durham College Student Association’s food bank. The Fondation du Cégep de Sept-Îles also pointed to its fridge and community pantry, which is supported by a three-year partnership with the Port of Sept-Îles. At St Clair College, students gave professors whipped cream pies to the face as a part of their Pie Your Prof event, raising funds for children from low-income families.

Memorial University has announced that it has suspended its longstanding Frecker French immersion program. Students that took part in this program would study in French in St-Pierre-Miquelon. The university said that the suspension was due to a lack of host families willing to participate. Memorial emphasized that the university continues to provide other exchange opportunities to students, including three in France and one French-language exchange with Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia.

The University of Saskatchewan’s historic Stone Barn has been added to the National Trust for Canada’s 2026 Endangered Places List. The National Trust says that the over-100-year-old barn is one of few buildings of its kind in the Prairies and that its concrete silos are believed to be the oldest in the province. 650 CKOM reports that the barn has been closed since 2010 due to structural concerns, but has been stabilized for the near-term through $500K in emergency work in 2025.

Vanier College has installed a new bee hotel to provide native bees with safe nesting habitats so they can thrive on campus. The project was spearheaded by Vanier student Rafaële Galarneau and supported by Vanier Architectural Technology department coordinator Michael Lancione, the Vanier Gardens team, the Environment and Wildlife Management department, the Campus Biodiversity Team, and Vanier administration. “It’s always beautiful to see a student-led project come to life, especially when it’s well-supported by dedicated teachers and staff,” said Vanier Science and Technology Dean Haritos Kavallos.