September 24, 2025

International Business University (IBU) has announced that they will open a graduate campus in Ottawa in January 2026. IBU will launch with two MBA programs at the campus: Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Global Business Management. The programs will be offered in flexible formats, and will be offered in French and English delivery. IBU President Asima Vezina said the expansion brings industry-aligned, career-focused education to a city where “education, government and industry converge.”

Acadia University has received $2.6M from Natural Resources Canada for a tidal energy research project. This three-year project will track fish in and near the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) tidal energy development area and use this information to develop fish movement models to better understand the likelihood of fish-turbine collision. Acadia President Dr Jeff Hennessy said that this research will help inform tidal energy regulators and industry. This project includes involvement with FORCE, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Ocean Tracking Network, researchers from Scotland, and scientists and students.

The University of Toronto is warning students and families about a phishing scam in which fraudulent emails demand urgent tuition payments and threaten de-enrolment if fees are not paid immediately. In one case, a Mississauga mother sent $3K by e-transfer after receiving what appeared to be a legitimate message from U of T threatening her daughter’s de-enrolment. U of T has confirmed the email was fraudulent and asserted that it never requests payment via e-transfer or other private means of payment. “We are in touch with the student and providing guidance,” a U of T spokesperson told CTV News. The university is encouraging community members to use its online safety resources, which include reporting mechanisms and examples to help identify scams, fraud, and other security threats.

The University of New Brunswick has received a $2.5M investment from Acadian Timber Corp for the development and operation of a digital Forestry and Environmental Management (ForEM) stream within UNB’s Master of Forestry program. The digital ForEM stream will teach students to model forest growth, plan forestry operations, and perform environmental monitoring on Acadian Timber land. The funds will also be used to provide research stipends and practicums to boost enrolment in the program, and to renovate the ForEM building. UNB McKenna Institute Founder Frank McKenna said that the funding “will help position New Brunswick as a hub for sustainable, data-driven forestry while advancing the transformative impact of digital education in legacy industries.”

Former Alberta Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell is calling for greater involvement in university athletics, starting with the University of Calgary Dinos. Inspired by the energy of US college football, Mitchell says she wants to see fuller stands to help strengthen campus and community spirit. Alongside broader attendance initiatives like prize draws and tailgate events, Mitchell called on university employees to lead by example. “If you get a paycheque from the university, you should be willing to go out and support your sports teams,” she told the Calgary Herald. UCalgary Athletics Director Ben Matchett echoed the importance of the effort, noting that sporting events play a key role in fostering student connection—especially post-pandemic.

Simon Fraser University has filed a lawsuit against a former manager, who allegedly stole $197K in funds over the course of five years, reports the Vancouver Sun. The university alleges that the thefts consisted of payments being made to a company owned by the manager, as well as to her spouse and stepson, for which no work was completed. The manager also allegedly used university accounts to pay for personal items and real estate using university accounts. The Vancouver Sun states that the manager declined to participate in a third-party investigation and resigned in August.

Flags for various Indigenous communities and for initiatives such as Every Child Matters are being raised on campuses across Canada in time for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). Institutions such as Brock University and Mount Allison University will be flying the Every Child Matters flag to recognize those children who were forced to attend residential schools, while Lakehead University, Royal Roads University, the University of Guelph, and the University of Winnipeg are among those flying the Survivor Flag. Confederation College has also permanently installed the Fort William First Nation flag as an acknowledgement that the college is on the First Nation’s territory. The UoGuelph also raised the Métis flag in recognition of Powley Day, when the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed that Métis harvesting rights are protected under the Constitution Act.

The University of Northern British Columbia and the Wilp Wilx̱o’oskwhl Nisg̱a’a Institute (WWNI) have renewed their long-standing partnership through the signing of a 30-year federation agreement to continue program delivery in the Nass Valley. The agreement outlines several commitments from the university to advance Indigenous issues and respond meaningfully to Truth and Reconciliation. WWNI Board Chair Sim’oogit Ax K’alk’an Arthur Azak said that the original agreement was created to strengthen Nisg̱a’a language and culture. “Our relationship with UNBC honours that legacy and reflects a collective responsibility to provide young people with the tools they need to thrive—in their culture, their communities and the wider world,” said Azak.

Thousands of students in Halifax are facing potential disruptions as part-time faculty at Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Saint Mary’s University engage in separate labour negotiations, according to the Canadian Press. At Dal, part-time faculty are preparing for conciliation talks in early October. Part-time faculty at MSVU will vote later this week on whether to authorize strike action. Meanwhile, SMU part-time faculty recently ended conciliation without a deal, and the union is expected to announce next steps soon.

Medical students in Québec are facing education delays after members of the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ) suspended teaching duties in protest of the Government of Québec’s Bill 106. The bill would tie part of physician compensation to performance indicators. As a result of the suspension of teaching duties, some students have lost access to hospital-based training and face uncertainty about completing their programs on time. QC Higher Education Minister Martine Biron warned that these delays could also affect residency applications.