Shortage of shop teachers poses challenge to tech-ed, trades training pipeline

A shortage of shop teachers is threatening efforts to grow Canada’s skilled trades workforce, reports Brandie Weikle of CBC. With up to 700,000 tradespeople set to retire by 2028, shop classes are a key entry point to the profession. However, schools are struggling to staff these programs due to barriers such as lengthy and expensive […]

The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) has submitted a response to the Government of Ontario’s proposed Bill 33, warning it could undermine university autonomy and fail to address urgent financial and enrolment challenges. COU projects over 80,000 new student spaces will be needed by 2030 and says the bill does not provide the funding required […]

Cégep de La Pocatière will receive a conditional $1M from the Government of Québec’s Ministry of Higher Education to support the renovation of its pool. The project aims to modernize the facility, improve accessibility, and support use by students and the wider community. This funding builds on previously-pledged funding from QC and is contingent on […]

The Université de Moncton is taking action to combat declining interest from New Brunswick Francophone graduates, reports CBC. UMoncton’s goal is to welcome more than 30% of the graduates from NB’s Francophone schools, but that proportion has dropped from 34.2% in 2018 to 26.3% in 2024. UMoncton Recteur Denis Prud’homme told CBC that other Canadian […]

Red Deer Polytechnic, the University of Alberta, and Flexible Machines Corporation have partnered to advance environmental efficiencies and urban planning. The partners will work together to record and study real-time wind data across RDP’s campus. The findings of the initiative will enable RDP to take advantage of wind energy opportunities on campus, help UAlberta reduce […]

Brock University’s Professional and Continuing Studies and the Direct Sellers Association of Canada have partnered to launch a non-credit course for independent sales professionals. The course focuses on business planning, customer engagement, ethical sales practices, and compliance with industry standards. It is designed for both newcomers and those already working in the direct selling field. […]

The University of British Columbia has released a mobile-friendly third edition of the Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles. The updated edition now includes the definitions for more than 12,000 “Canadianisms,” which are defined as words, expressions, and meanings that are native to Canada and/or distinctively characteristic of Canadian usage. Regionalisms like “booter” (Manitoba) and […]

Wilfrid Laurier University and the Balsillie School of International Affairs have received a $5M gift from philanthropist Jim Balsillie to launch the Digital Governance Initiative. The initiative will include professional programs, a legal advisory centre for international trade and technology governance, and a proposed new graduate degree focused on topics such as law and digital […]