Labour Market News

Valley Fiber, a Winkler-based Internet provider, is building infrastructure to connect nearly 30 Manitoba communities to high-speed service. The company recently received $96.8M from the federal universal broadband fund, which aims to achieve 100% high-speed access by 2030. Valley Fiber’s project is expected to connect 10,000 customers in rural and First Nations communities by 2027.

The Municipality of Hamiota is partnering with Assiniboine College to establish new workforce training programs in the area. Programs will be delivered out of the Hamiota Business HUB. The municipality is conducting a survey to determine what types of training are in greatest demand, and is inviting surrounding communities to participate.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the Association des Francophones des Kootenays Ouest with $2.8K to expand opportunities for youth and adults in the Nelson and Revelstoke region to learn French. These funds are part of $250K to support eight non-profit francophone organizations across the province.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Vancouver Community College will add 224 new trades training seats in 2026-27 as part of the province’s Look West strategy to deliver 5K trades training seats.

The Vancouver Institute of Media Arts has announced that it closed down its Terminal Avenue campus on August 27. Some of the school’s programs will continue to be offered at Vancouver Community College.

The Val-des-Monts elementary school, in Prévost, welcomed students in its new $23M building at the start of the school year. The opening took place one year after the previous building was destroyed by a fire.

Red River College Polytechnic has opened its new south end Winnipeg campus at the site of the former Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology. RRC Polytech took over 19 of MITT’s programs following the school’s closure earlier this year, and has hired 50 new staff members – mostly former MITT employees.

The Cégep de Lanaudière opened a new pavilion adjacent to its college in Terrebonne. Thanks to the addition of numerous classrooms, the school will be better equipped to accommodate the growing number of students enrolled in recent years.

The Cégep de Drummondville unveiled its new pavilion, which was made possible thanks to a $50M investment. This expansion adds 13 classrooms to the main building and will help support the rise in enrollment seen in recent years.

The College of New Caledonia is launching the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program in September 2026 to connect students with business leaders, offer practical learning opportunities and build industry engagement.

Various school boards in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region are still looking for teachers, in-school educators, special education technicians, psychoeducators, and psychologists

The Affluents, Samares, and Lanaudière school boards (Centre de services scolaire) are still looking to fill 397 positions for teachers, support staff, and professional staff for the 2026–2027 school year

Northwestern Polytechnic's new Skilled Trades Training Centre in Grande Prairie is now open.  The 40,000sq ft. facility offers 11 different pathways including to plumber, welder, and electrician. The centre expects to support more than 4,500 apprentices over the next 3 years.

The City of Edmonton is allocating an additional $1M to increase bylaw parking enforcement in response to rising parking complaints. The funding is expected to add approximately 27,000 patrol hours or about more 10 positions. The city is also developing an automated enforcement system planned for 2028.

Various school boards in the Lanaudière region are still looking for teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. There are currently 125 vacant positions out of the 5,687 needed.

The University of Toronto's Garron Health Sciences Complex, located in Scarborough, will open in September 2026 and begin educating and training future health care professionals

The Centre de services scolaire Harricana inaugurated a new elementary school in La Motte. The new building required an investment of over $13.8M.

The provincial government is investing $9.8M in a new millwright training centre in Port Hope, which will help train 2,550 apprentices, journeypersons and new entrants over the next five years

The provincial government is investing over $1B to open 35 new and expanded schools across Ontario in September, creating 18,300 new student spaces and 1,130 licensed child care spaces

The Yukon government is providing an additional $200K in funding to expand medical, nursing, and health education bursaries, increasing total program funding to $289K. The additional funding is expected to increase the number of annual bursary awards by more than 50%, from 14 to 22, helping more Yukon students pursue careers in health care.

The Government of British Columbia has announced nearly $300K for the Collingwood Neighbourhood House in Vancouver in partnership with the Government of Canada. The program provides cook training and work experience for youth facing barriers to employment. Three cohorts will be run through the Dan’s Legacy Foundation in Vancouver and New Westminster from May 2026 to April 2027.

The Centre de services scolaire Harricana inaugurated a new elementary school in La Motte in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The construction of the school required a $13.8M investment.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the launch of a new Industry-Ready Carpentry Foundation project in the Kootenays that will provide training for up to 16 people in partnership with Kootenay Career Development Society and Selkirk College. The project will be funded by $365K through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

The Government of British Columbia has announced more than $840K to support specialized employment training for people in the province that are blind, deafblind or have low vision. The training will be available from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Victoria, New Westminster, Kelowna and Prince George and will support two cohorts of eight people from May 2026 to April 2027.

Various school boards in the Côte-Nord region are looking to hire 36 teachers for the 2026–2027 school year

Various school boards in the Centre-du-Québec region are looking to hire 49 teachers in preparation for the 2026–2027 school year

Thompson Rivers University and Nicola Valley Institute of Technology have signed a new memorandum of understanding to formalize their commitment to work together on public education. The memorandum creates a framework for the institutions to work together on initiatives including Indigenous language credentials.

The Central Interior Rural Division and Gibraltar Mines have partnered on a new program to accommodate healthcare students at a home owned by Gibraltar during their placements in Williams Lake.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has signed an agreement with Wildsight to deliver the Beyond Recycling education program during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. The program teaches students about waste reduction, recycling, climate change and local food systems. During the 2025-2026 school year, the program was delivered in five schools.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have partnered to provide over $253K through the Community and Employer Partnership program for the Kamloops-Cariboo Regional Immigrants Society. The society will use these funds for the Kamloops Early Childhood Education Workforce Entry Project. The project supports up to 12 participants through education, practicum placements and career supports.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares will add eight classrooms to École secondaire de l’Érablière, as well as eight classrooms to École secondaire de la Rive. These expansion projects are funded by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec.

The Cégep de Valleyfield, in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, posted several job openings for the 2026 school year. Specifically, the positions are in teaching, information technology, management, human resources, and educational support.

Brandon-based Assinioboine College is opening two new adult learning centres in Minnedosa and Neepawa. These centres are supported by $367,000 in provincial funding and allow adult students to complete needed high school courses to earn their Grade 12 diploma or meet prerequisites for post-secondary education.

The City of Burnaby will launch a free lifeguard certification pilot program with the Burnaby school district this fall, aimed at training enough lifeguards to support two community centres opening in 2028. During the 2026-2027 school year, 24 students will be picked to participate in the program. The program is expected to cost the city $15K for each cohort of 12 students.

The University of Victoria has launched the new Master of Community Planning program. The program will begin accepting students in September 2027. Several municipalities already anticipate a need for planners, with the City of Victoria employing about 70 people in its planning and development department and the District of Saanich employing over 35.

The Centre d’éducation de base de l’Outaouais, an organization in Gatineau that offered literacy classes, permanently closed on July 31

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing over $1.6M in grants to support 67 new projects aimed at improving traffic and pedestrian safety in communities across the province. The projects will address safety priorities such as speeding, impaired and distracted driving, intersection safety, occupant protection, aggressive driving, and the safety of vulnerable road users.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $160K to help the Saskatoon Police Service maintain its Human Trafficking Responder/Liaison positions. The specialized roles provide crisis support, advocacy, and court navigation services for victims and survivors of human trafficking, while also supporting prevention efforts through education, training, and community awareness activities.

The Louis Riel College has established its first campus, located on the main floor of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) building at 200 Main St. in Winnipeg. The college has offered diploma programs through remote and hybrid learning since the MMF founded it in 2013, but the new campus creates an in-person space and opportunities for additional programs.

The South Okanagan Youth Pickleball Association has announced plans to double its offered pickleball programing. The organization will offer programs for students at Skaha Lake Elementary, Wiltse Elementary, Uplands Elementary, Kaleden Elementary and West Bench Elementary this fall.

The City of Chilliwack has announced that a new fire training facility has begun operating on Wolfe Road. The facility provides skills training to firefighters to enable them to perform their duties. The building received over $1.2M from the Government of Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund.

The Regional District of Nanaimo opened its new regional fire training building at the Nanoose Bay firehall on July 27. The Nanoose Bay Fire Department and Lantzville Fire Rescue collaboratively developed and constructed the joint training facility, which was funded by around $218K from various government and organizational sources.

The Government of Canada is providing $4M to support 22 French-language organizations across Saskatchewan. The funding will support community programming, strengthen access to French-language services, and enhance arts and cultural initiatives in minority-language communities throughout the province.

Creative BC has announced a new Creative Pathways bursary to support people living outside of the Lower Mainland to receive film industry training. The bursary is available to 10 residents in designated regions of the province. The bursary is open until September 30, 2026.

The Lower Nicola Indian Band has launched the Introduction to Millwrighting Program in partnership with the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly, Build a Dream, the Millwright Regional Council, UBC Millwright Local 2736 and Teck’s Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project. The program creates a pathway to connect Indigenous individuals with opportunities in the skilled trades.

The Red Deer Public Schools Fire Academy held its first graduation. The program offers grade 11 and 12 students hands-on training and skill development, while preparing students for careers in firefighting and emergency services.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares will open a new temporary secondary school in Bois-Brûlé for the 2026-2027 school year. The building will accommodate 522 students.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares plans to open the new école primaire des Blés-d’Or, which will be under construction starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The building will have 33 classrooms, and it will accommodate 792 students.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares started construction on a new elementary school in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon. The school will accommodate 528 students in 22 classrooms. It is scheduled to open in 2027.

The Alberta government is creating seven primary care corridor health corporations under Primary Care Alberta. The organizations will align with existing regional health corridors and support primary care planning tailored to local community needs, especially in rural areas. Developed in response to MAPS recommendations, the initiative is intended to improve access to care and reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers. The legal framework will come into force on September 1, and operations are expected to begin in spring 2027.

The Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke, a vocational educational institution in the city of the same name, is closing indefinitely due to the Ministère not recognizing its training programs

The Government of British Columbia is providing over $1M through the Community Workforce Response Grant and Community and Employer Partnerships to support skills training projects in Fort Fraser, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof that address labour shortages related to major projects. Examples include heavy equipment and machinery training, truck driving and transit training.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $1.5M to Okanagan College to support the launch of new Medical Laboratory Technologist and Medical Laboratory Assistant programs. These programs launch in September 2027 and will help address workforce shortages in medical laboratories across the province.

As the Manitoba Institute for Trades and Technology winds down its operations, 46 employees have been laid off and more than 70 have resigned. The post-secondary institution announced in January 2026 it would be closing due to financial challenges. Red River College Polytech will take over its south Winnipeg campuses and 19 of its programs beginning in fall 2026.

Devcor, a construction general contractor, will start modernization work on Pavilion F at the Cégep de Saint-Jérôme in August. The investment, estimated at $37M, enables the school to add 14 classrooms.

Brandon-based Assiniboine College is offering a training course for new Canadians that will help them build job skills such as digital literacy and workplace communication. The program has received $129,000 in funding from the provincial government.

The Northern Development Trust has launched the $6.9M Canada-B.C. Workforce Tariff Response Forestry Training Fund to support training, recruitment and retainment in the industry. The fund will support re-skilling for in-demand occupations and provided targeted support for smaller operators.

The Lake Babine Nation Forestry Services is constructing a new Training Centre facility in the Woyenne community that will bring forestry education programs to the region. The facility is expected to finish construction on March 31, 2027.

The Victoria Native Friendship Centre has launched a training program to teach non-Indigenous individuals who work with them about Indigenous people. The program is funded by a $10K grant from the Victoria Foundation’s Indigenous Priorities Fund.

The Government of Alberta announced that it will provide more than $7M to expand and modernize training at Lakeland College in 2026-2027. The funding will support improvements at the college's Vermilion campus, including an upgraded beef yard.

The Government of Alberta has announced that it is providing $100M to schools to increase supports for students as part of nearly $355M previously announced in Budget 2026. The funding supports 221 new complexity teams that are intended to help address behavioural and safety needs. Additionally, the funds support targeted training for staff.

The Government of Canada has announced $5.6M in funding through PrairiesCan for three Alberta-based projects supporting Black entrepreneurs. The projects will offer training, mentorship, and business development services to Black entrepreneurs.

Indigenous LIFT Collective and Smithers Airport partnered on the Give Them Wings initiative to provide Indigenous youth in the Smithers area with an opportunity to learn about working in the aviation industry. Funding for the initiative comes from various sponsors.

BC Transit has announced the completion of its new maintenance training centre in Victoria. The Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission provided over $7M to the project. The new centre will provide a hands-on learning space for employees and can provided specialized electric bus training.

The Cégep de Valleyfield is inaugurating its new facilities following an expansion project valued at over $22M. The project was completed in around two years in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen education pathways between the institute and the Distance Learning Centre. The agreement will connect middle and high school students to opportunities to explore careers in high-demand fields such as health care, building trades, and welding.

Okanagan College has announced that it will expand its Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree with three new options in September. New options include cybersecurity, data engineering and artificial intelligence.

Collège Nordique is partnering with groups in Nunavut and Yukon to establish a pan-territorial institution with campuses in Whitehorse, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit by 2028. The initiative aims to support accredited post-secondary education in the North by establishing campuses in all three territories.

Alberta Innovates will invest more than $14M to support Alberta companies in developing, testing and commercializing new technologies across various sectors. The funding will be provided to various partners and programs including the University of Alberta, Lethbridge Polytechnic and the DEFENDS program. The investment aims to support long-term growth and diversification across Alberta.

The Government of Manitoba has signed an agreement with Internet provider Valley Fiber that will deliver high-speed Internet to more than 3,500 Northern households. The deal allows Valley Fiber to access Manitoba Hydro’s fibre-optic network for up to 20 years.

The Government of British Columbia has launched the Look West Workforce Readiness Initiative to improve trades-training opportunities as part of its $240M funding initiative for the skilled trades. The initiative will add 5K new training seats and increase apprenticeship seat funding, while additionally providing $40M to training projects. Applications close September 15.

The Centre de formation professionnelle de la Baie-James, with help from the Government of Quebec, is investing nearly $22M in linemen training. The first cohort will graduate this summer.

The River Institute, a non-profit research and discovery centre, opened a new environmental DNA laboratory on the St. Lawrence College campus in Cornwall

The Ville de Blainville inaugurated the new Chambéry elementary school. The school has a capacity for 600 students and was built at a cost of $44.3M to serve a growing population.

The Government of British Columbia has announced it will provide 256 new skilled-trades training seats at Okanagan College in 2026/2027 as part of the Look West strategy. The expansion aims to support the regional economy through expanding trades training. The new seats include apprenticeship programs like construction and housing, critical minerals, automotive, manufacturing, and clean energy.

WorkBC is launching a new employment initiative in Fort St. John, called The Landing Place, for individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use and mental health issues. The program will provide supports to individuals who face barriers to WorkBC’s regular programs and will help them bridge into other work development programs through instruction in basic skills.

Selkirk College has launched a new one-year Medical Laboratory Assistant Program at its Trail Campus with $400K from the Government of British Columbia. The training program looks to address severe staffing shortages in Trial and other communities in Interior Health.

Eleven companies are hiring for hundreds of jobs in Vancouver this June. Hiring companies include the PNE, Global Container Terminals, Microserve, the Arbutus Club, Bannister Automotive Group, Fresh Prep, Amazon, Langara College, White Spot, CMHC-Granville Island and Cobs Bread.

The Government of Canada has announced $2.3B in funding to boost AI training and adoption as part of its 2026 AI strategy. It includes free AI learning for residents and post‑secondary students, aiming to improve workforce skills and create up to 90K AI‑related jobs. The federal government expects AI adoption to create up to 250K new jobs by 2031.

The Centre de services scolaire des Laurentides will close the adult education point of service called the Centre des Cimes in Mont-Tremblant. The school service centre made the decision in order to return to a balanced budget.

Construction of the Pond Inlet Research and Training Centre is expected to be completed by the end of the summer, with the $34M training centre ready to accept students this fall. The facility will offer programs in interpretation, fur production, and personal support work. Nunavut Arctic College will be recruiting staff for the centre in the coming months.

Construction of the Pond Inlet Research and Training Centre is expected to be completed by the end of the summer, with the $34M training centre ready to accept students this fall. The facility will offer programs in interpretation, fur production, and personal support work. Nunavut Arctic College will be recruiting staff for the centre in the coming months.

Langara College has announced that it is closing its Theatre Arts Program at Studio 58 following changes to international student intake.

Conair, in partnership with the BC Aviation Council, has launched seven new Aircraft Maintenance Engineer scholarships to support students pursuing careers in aviation maintenance in British Columbia. Students entering Transport Canada-approved maintenance programs will be eligible.

Collège Nordique Francophone is launching a new business diploma program in the NWT this September in partnership with Collège La Cité. The program, which is also offered online, includes a mandatory 420 hour internship with a Francophone organization.

Holland College has received a $15 million gift aimed at strengthening P.E.I.’s workforce by supporting job creation, advancing research, and expanding learning opportunities for students. The money will fund a multi-year initiative called FutureWorks P.E.I.

The Government of Manitoba is allocating an additional $2.5M to adult learning and literacy programming, including $1M specifically set aside for recruitment of educators in First Nations and northern communities. Another $100,000 is earmarked for increasing student capacity at Urban Circle Training Centre in Winnipeg.

File Hills First Nations Police Service is expanding its operations to include three additional Indigenous communities near Regina, increasing the total to eight. The expansion follows a signed memorandum of understanding among the First Nations to enhance safety for Indigenous people and youth. File Hills currently employs 23 people but plans to hire nine additional officers by the end of the fiscal year.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke opened its Cultural Arts Centre, a $56M project funded by various partners. The funding includes $16M from the Government of Canada, $11M from the Government of Quebec, and $2.5M from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.

The provincial government is investing $3B to expand corrections, adding over 2,500 jail beds over the next decade while increasing hiring and support for frontline staff

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding its Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program by 13 seats starting in 2026–27, increasing capacity to 48 seats annually. The two-year program, delivered jointly by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Regina, is primarily online.

The Government of Canada announced an investment of $68.5M over the next three years to support Alberta employers and workers in the steel, softwood lumber and other tariff affected sectors. The funding will support more than 7,800 workers transition to in-demand jobs through skills training and employment services.

Toronto Pearson Airport has launched a $3B airfield modernization project, under Long‑term Investment in Facilities and Terminals - a decade‑long expansion expected to create 16,000 airport jobs and support 160,000 jobs nationwide 

Red Deer Polytechnic plans to cut 47 positions by the end of May across all employee groups to help balance its budget.

The University of Saskatchewan has opened its newly renovated $24M dentistry clinic on May 1, featuring state-of-the-art equipment in advanced simulation, digital imaging, and modern treatment technology. The upgraded facility is expected to enhance both student training and patient experience, while allowing the clinic to increase its capacity by up to 20% annually.

St. Lawrence College is laying off 28 faculty members at its Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall campuses

Red River College Polytechnic has announced the permanent closure of some programs and the temporary suspension of others in response to the federal government’s cap on international students. In total, 14 diploma and certificate programs are affected. Twenty-six staff, mainly instructors, have received layoff notices.

Over 100 tradespeople are involved in the final stages of construction at the $40M Cleantech Innovation Centre, in Georgetown. The centre will be an educational and business hub for clean technology, where businesses can utilize the space to develop their ideas.

The RCMP detachment in Inuvik has reached full staffing for the first time in several years, with all 16 officer positions filled. Although the RCMP plans on having extra staff over the summer season, staffing levels may fluctuate due to transfers, retirements, and training needs.

St. Lawrence College in Kingston has launched an online Autism and Behavioural Science graduate certificate starting fall 2026

Ironworkers Local 759 Training Centre received over $644K from the provincial government to expand and upgrade the facility and train up to 150 additional workers in heavy machinery, blueprint reading and welding over the next five years in Thunder Bay

Canadore College in North Bay will receive over $385K from the provincial government to expand electrical apprenticeship training by upgrading tools and resources for students

The Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology in Thunder Bay will be receiving $1M from the provincial government to expand pre-apprenticeship training for industrial millwrights and welding

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has laid off 30 staff this month, bringing the total layoffs since July 2025 to 154. The cuts include 18 faculty members, nine professional services employees, and three out of scope employees. The Government of Saskatchewan has said that institutions face financial challenges stemming from decreased international enrollment due to changes in Canada’s immigration policy.

The provincial government is investing $125M to build a new Ontario Mine Rescue Training Institute in Sudbury and will train 540 mine rescue and fire responder volunteers annually

Toronto’s George Brown College is laying off 82 employees this summer, following an earlier round of 51 layoffs announced in March

The Tourism Industry Association of P.E.I. is concerned about the supply of skilled workers to work in tourism and hospitality now that Holland College has suspended many of its tourism programs. Roughly 90-100 students graduate each year, with many hired.

Northern Health’s neonatal specialty education program NHNEST has been accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association for its high‑quality training that prepares nurses to care for pre‑term and term infants. The program combines online coursework with hands‑on NICU practice, offering nurses advanced skills and clinical experience that support neonatal care across northern B.C.

The Cégep de Saint-Laurent, a public college in Montréal, is ending its francization program. About 15 employees will lose their jobs.

The expansion of the Cambridge LiUNA Local 837 training centre has been completed with a new 23,791-sq.-ft. facility. It will train 5,000 skilled-trades apprentices over the next five years.

Red River College Polytechnic will be taking over all 19 college programs currently offered by the Manitoba Institute for Trades and Technology, which announced in January that it will be closing due to financial challenges. The institute’s funding challenges relate to a nearly 60% decline in international student enrolment.

The Government of Saskatchewan is launching the Small Town and Rural Police Services Grant Program, allocating $190K to support five small town and rural police services. The initiative aims to enhance proactive policing activities, improve response times, support recruitment and retention efforts, and strengthen the partnership between local police and the RCMP to better serve rural communities.

The City of North Battleford has approved a $106K pilot program for one year to fund security services through the Downtown Business Improvement District. A local security company will be hired to patrol the area, aiming to increase visibility and facilitate de-escalations rather than enforcement. A review will be conducted after the program ends on December 31 to determine if it will continue.

The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $2M to expand its Electronic Monitoring Program by 100 additional global positioning system units. The monitors will allow both corrections employees and the courts to track and monitor individuals in real-time, ensuring they comply with court-ordered restrictions and enhancing community safety.

NorQuest College in Edmonton has begun to reduce staffing levels to align with current enrolment and expects 100 positions will be affected by the end of April. Other post-secondary institutions are considering similar decisions.

Humber Polytechnic in Toronto announced in March that it will proceed with layoffs of faculty, support staff, and senior administrators after a voluntary exit program failed to close its budget shortfall

According to the British Columbia Federation of Students, Okanagan College has laid off 12 staff members and had 34 early retirements following a drop in international students due to changes in the Government of Canada’s study permit policies. The college has also cut its Modern Languages in Arts program and its Science in Nursing partnership program with UBC Okanagan.

Providence University College and Theological Seminary is laying off approximately 10% of its staff due to funding shortfalls. The institute, located in Otterburne, employs about 115 people. It expects revenues to decline from $26M to $13M in 2026-2027, in large part due to the cap on international student enrolment.

Northern Lights College has opened a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus. The training classroom has six beds and will be used to train local nursing and health-care students. Students previously had to travel to Dawson Creek for lab work. The college also has plans to add training beds at its Chetwynd and Fort Nelson campuses.

Okanagan College has signed a memorandum of understanding with Niagara College to expand the availability of wine education and to expand opportunities in tourism training. The new curriculum will be available starting in fall 2027.

The University of the Fraser Valley announced the opening of Lá:léms Ye EverGreen, a new student housing building, on March 17. The facility adds almost 400 new student beds and includes expansions to the Cascade Café dining hall. The project received funding from the Government of British Columbia.

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North and Canadore College in North Bay will receive $4.57M from the federal government to support six initiatives in the Nipissing–Timiskaming region, expanding AI, defence training and business innovation, creating over 150 jobs and maintaining 105

The federal government is allocating $14.3M to support over two dozen Yukon organizations and First Nations with arts, culture, and language programming. Most of the funding will go towards language initiatives, with over $9M for Indigenous language revitalization and just under $3M for French language programming.

North Island College has cut several administrative positions and is currently planning to eliminate a further 10 full-time jobs as it faces financial challenges related to the decline in international student enrolment. The college, which has campuses in Courtenay, Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Port Hardy, expects to lose $8.5 million in international revenue by 2027.

A $9.4M cut to N.S. Community College's operating grant is anticipated to result in approximately 230 jobs lost (60 job losses every year for the next four years). This year’s provincial budget includes $196.4M to support NSCC operations, along with $25M over five years to modernize training equipment and learning environments.

The College of New Caledonia is closing its campus in Fort St. James on March 31. The college will still provide its programs in the community and through online learning.

Lethbridge Polytechnic held a graduation ceremony for eight police cadets in early March. The graduates are set to join the Lethbridge Police Service and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Police Service.

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University’s teaching assistants are on strike after negotiations have come to a halt. CUPE local 3912 is the union representing the 68 staff (as of the winter 2026 semester), which includes independent course appointees, research assistants, and teaching assistants.

Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Learn Where You Live program, which allows licensed practical nurses in Yukon to earn a Bachelor in Nursing degree online while working. The program utilizes a combination of online learning, virtual reality simulation, and local clinical placements to prepare graduates for the national registered nurses licensing exam after completion.

The Province of Saskatchewan is introducing a new high school course, Energy and Mines – Energy Production 20, available province‑wide for grades 10 to 12 students beginning in September of the 2026‑27 school year. The course is intended to help students understand how energy is generated, distributed, and managed, featuring content on Saskatchewan’s current and emerging energy sources.

Red River College Polytech is waiving application fees for Indigenous students in an effort to boost enrollment. The college piloted the concept in 2024 and 2025 and received a positive response, so has decided to make the policy permanent.

The Centre de services scolaire des Laurentides will expand the Pavillon Lionel-Groulx in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. The project, which involves adding seven new classrooms, should be finished by the fall of 2026.

The Nova Scotia Community College is planning staff cuts following a $9.4M reduction to its provincial operating grants. The planned 3% reduction in workforce is equal to about 60 positions, which would be achieved through layoffs, attrition or restructuring.

The Government of Saskatchewan has awarded a contract to the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) to deliver literacy‑instruction training for Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers, with the three‑day program beginning in March. The training aims to strengthen early reading skills through structured literacy practices, featuring modules led by STF educators and other sector professionals. The program is being offered in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert, with potential expansion to the Northern Lights School Division in the future.

The N.B. government is looking to cut up to $50M from post-secondary education and is proposing to possibly close, merge, or privatize institutions. N.B. has a population of 860,000 and provides funding to over 20 university and community college campuses.

The Government of Saskatchewan is sending a delegation to Brazil from February 22–28, 2026. The mission aims to expand trade opportunities and strengthen partnerships with Goias, focusing on fertilizers and agriculture, with support from the province’s Mexico-based trade office.

The Centre de services scolaire des Mille-Îles inaugurated the new Trait-d’Union school in Sainte-Thérèse. The 24-classroom school required a $41.9M investment from the Government of Quebec.

On February 19, the Government of British Columbia introduced the post secondary international education act to legally enforce the province’s Education Quality Assurance program. This will enable the government to inspect institutions and take enforcement action against bad actors to protect international students. Uncertified institutions will be unable to enroll international students.

The University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon has eliminated seven positions in its Information and Communications Technology unit. The reduction of staff occurred after a review to ensure role alignment and efficient operations as well as to meet the requirements of the university’s financial sustainability plan. The university has offered transition supports to affected employees.

The Government of Alberta has announced a $143M investment to establish 476 complexity teams in some K-6 schools. The teams will support the diverse needs of students including academic, behavioural and social needs. The investments comes after a result of data findings from 1,549 schools as part of the government’s stated commitment to support students.

A donated parcel of land has been rezoned to residential to allow Holland College to set up a living lab. The college plans to renovate a barn in order to set up some indoor labs, office space and accommodations.

The Government of Saskatchewan is funding 16 new second‑stage sober living treatment spaces in Regina with $863,000 in annual funding. The funding is intended to expand access to sober living treatment for adults completing initial addictions care, with services delivered by Pine Lodge Addiction Recovery and featuring structured day programming, vocational opportunities, and individualized supports.

The Government of Quebec inaugurated the new L’Orée-des-Bois elementary school in Sainte-Marcelline-de-Kildare. The $19M school has 10 classrooms that can accommodate 240 students.

The Centre de services scolaire des Mille-Îles inaugurated École des Hirondelles in Saint-Eustache. The new building with 28 classrooms required a $48.2M investment.

Loyalist College in Belleville eliminated 36 full‑time faculty positions through 17 early‑retirement and voluntary‑exit departures and 11 involuntary reassignments, along with 15 layoffs

Ellison Fire Department is hiring on-call firefighters. Eligible candidates can apply online or in-person from February 9 to February 17.

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has announced the suspension of its Craft Beverage and Brewing Operations diploma program. The college sites decreased student enrollment and a downward trend of the craft beer industry for the program's suspension. The final class will graduate this spring, and the brewery will close in June.

Victoria police have launched a new free program aimed at helping small businesses in reducing the risk cybercrime. Under the program, police specialized in cybercrime and information-technology will visit participating businesses to assess their online infrastructure and networks, providing personalized recommendations for improvements.

North West College and the University of Regina are partnering to deliver a Bachelor of Education program launching in September 2026 in northwest Saskatchewan. The initiative expands access to teacher education, supporting rural and Indigenous learners with local delivery, a block transfer option, and training focused on community‑connected, culturally responsive preparation.

General Motors of Canada Company has eliminated the third shift at its Oshawa assembly plant, directly impacting approximately 500 employees and indirectly affecting another 700 workers across the auto supply chain

The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology is closing, citing financial challenges caused by declining international student enrolment. Some programs will relocate to Red River College Polytech as operations wind down over the next year. There are 368 staff at the school and it is unclear how many positions will be eliminated and how many will be transferred to RRC Polytech.

Helen Dixon Centre, an education facility in downtown Quesnel, is closing in September as the aging building no longer meets accessibility requirements. All current programs will be moved to other schools in the district.

Lambton College in Sarnia received $2.47M from federal and provincial governments to expand its biotechnology and circular economy research, strengthening lab capacity, supporting industry partnerships, and helping develop a highly skilled local workforce

Algonquin College’s Perth campus will close this summer

Georgian College is receiving nearly $1M to expand its Centre of Industrial Simulation and Prototyping, as part of the provincial government's $47M investment in 195 research projects at post-secondary institutions and hospitals across Ontario

The N.B. government is investing $5.8M to go toward upgrading and modernizing CCNB’s Bathurst campus. The project is expected to continue driving innovation and preparing a skilled, adaptable workforce. A new 22,000‑square‑metre facility will also be built.

The Calgary Fire Department has announced that registration for their third Indigenous Firefighting Camp is now open. The camp provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to become a firefighter. The camp runs from May 1 to 3, 2026 and is open to all genders who identify as First Nations, Métis, Urban Indigenous or Inuit. Applicants must be 18 years old before camp begins. The application deadline is February 28, 2026.

Innovation Saskatchewan has announced $2.4M in new funding for the Innovation & Science Fund, bringing total funding to $5.2M. The funds support emerging research in energy and mining, agriculture, life sciences and critical minerals through the launch of four new program streams. The expanded program will launch April 1, 2026.

A Lethbridge seniors' woodworking shop is set to reopen January 22, 2026.

North Island College is suspending 15 programs from its curriculum starting September 2026. The affected programs include various certificate and diploma courses in fields such as business administration, digital design, and coastal forestry.

The Centre de services scolaire des Grandes-Seigneuries is currently building the École de formation professionnelle de Châteauguay. Construction, which began in March 2024, should be completed by the spring of 2026.

The École nationale de police du Québec in Nicolet eliminated four psychologist positions and five evaluation advisor positions

The Centre de services scolaire des Bois-Francs inaugurated the expansion of the Pie-X elementary school in Victoriaville. The $14.5M project helped the school add 12 new classrooms.

The Government of Saskatchewan is awarding aodbt architecture and interior design a contract to design a new replacement school in Pinehouse. The project aims to create modern learning spaces and expand child‑care capacity. Construction of the project is expected to complete in 2028.

The governments of Canada and Nunavut have signed a bilateral agreement on minority-language and second-language education. As part of the deal, the federal government is providing $8.5M toward French language education in the territory, from the preschool to post-secondary levels.

The University of Winnipeg has launched its new Anishinaabemowin Language Program. It is the first of its kind in the province, offering a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous language immersion that includes both classroom and land-based learning.

The Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is hiring and will accept applications until January 31.

Southeast College has announced a new third-class power engineering program launching in fall 2026 aimed at addressing regional energy‑sector demand. The college has also confirmed fourth‑class offerings through 2027, and an upcoming expansion of digital skills training to Weyburn. Additional updates to its Adult Basic Education are also planned.

The Centre de services scolaire des Laurentides inaugurated a new school in Saint-Sauveur. The building, which was constructed at a cost of nearly $51.8M, has a capacity for around 660 students.

Selkirk College has launched the new entrepreneurship, and tourism and destination management programs as part of its new strategic plan. Both programs will begin in fall 2026.

The City of Victoria has announced $25K in grants for five projects that support youth of African descent. Selected projects include business workshops, mentorship programs, arts projects and skills training.

The Ontario Masonry Training Centre is receiving $3M from the federal government to develop a green training program for 350 individuals in the Red Seal bricklayer trade

The NWT government has developed new training materials to support small community fire departments across the territory. The training package consists of nine workbooks focusing on fire safety and fire prevention and covers 34 essential defensive firefighting skills most relevant to the region. Currently, 19 communities are set to implement the program, with more expected to join.

The Cégep de Sept-Îles is home to the Centre d’expertise ferroviaire RAIL, which offers training to become a train conductor. The pavilion, which employs 24 part- and full-time employees, was funded with nearly $35M from various partners.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have signed a bilateral agreement that includes over $113M in funding for French language education in the province. This funding will boost French language education until 2028.

Okanagan College has partnered with the Canadian Welding Bureau Group to launch the National Welder Competency Assessment and Skills Training Program to help welders gain certification. The program starts in January 2026 and will accept 33 students.

The Centre de services scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord announced that the Val-des-Monts elementary school will be reconstructed after it was destroyed by a fire last fall. The school will be ready for the 2026 school year.

Mosaic, a mining company, is providing $4M in total funding to three post-secondary institutions to develop talent and expand career opportunities in the industry. Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Suncrest College, and the Good Spirit School division will all receive funding to build and improve facilities. Additionally, the Potash Mining Readiness Program will re-launch in February 2026 with updated curriculum for Indigenous learners.

According to Statistics Canada data, Saskatchewan had the second-lowest unemployement rate in Canada in November at 5.6%, below the national average of 6.5%. There was strong job growth in health care and social assistance, building, business and other services, and agriculture compared to November 2024.

The Kamloops-Thompson School District is launching a pilot training program in 2026 to improve its hiring and retention of education assistants. Graduates of the program will be able to work in local schools starting September 2026.

The Government of Alberta announced an investment of $69M in grant funding through the Mental Health and Well-Being Grant. The funding will be available to school boards across the province, allowing the expansion of services to support the mental health needs of students in their schools.

The Government of Canada is providing $670,000 to five performing arts and tourism organizations in Saskatchewan. Projects include a French-language theatre audience growth strategy, upgrades to bring year-round tourism to a rural resort, enhancements to a Cree Nation historic site, an outdoor art and cultural garden, and a lakeside music festival expansion. Combined, approximately 17 new jobs are expected to be created from these initiatives.

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc., an Indigenous-led non-profit, has completed a $14M expansion to its Winnipeg campus. The building offers cultural and educational programming, medical services, and a 48-space child care centre. A sweat lodge is currently under construction and will be completed in the spring of 2026.

The Centre de services scolaire de la Riveraine inaugurated the Explorami elementary school in Bécancour. The school has a capacity for 312 students.

The North Peace Community Foundation is awarding $115,600 in community grants to seven community organizations in North East B.C. for a number of social assistance and education initiatives.

The Government of Canada is providing $671,561 to five Saskatchewan projects through the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative and the Tourism Growth Program to strengthen performing arts and tourism, creating approcimately 14 new jobs. The funding will help marketing, infrastructure upgrades, and improving accessibility.

Assiniboine Community College is planning a training needs assessment in the Rural Municipality of Ritchot to determine what new educational programs could be offered in the region. An Early Childhood Education program is one possibility, as well as trades programs such as heavy equipment operator training.

The Government of Alberta is investing millions in dual credit programs to help high school students earn both secondary and post‑secondary credits while exploring careers in trades, health care, and other fields. For the 2025‑26 school year, $1.6M will fund 33 new programs and $2.8M will enhance 29 existing ones, including expanded training for health care aides, giving students a stronger pathway to future jobs and post‑secondary opportunities.

Red River College Polytechnic is cutting 44 jobs at its Winnipeg Centre for Newcomer Integration this spring. Thirteen permanent staff will be laid off, while contracts will end for 31 term employees. RRC Polytech will no longer be offering stage two language training, and its newcomer integration seats will decrease from 6,700 to 1,360 annually.

The Holland College has upgraded its dental clinic after it received $1.7M over three years through the federal Oral Health Access Fund. It is hoped that the newly renovated clinic with upgraded equipment will attract even more dental assistant students to P.E.I.

The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating over $437,000 from crime proceeds to the Saskatoon Police and EGADZ for technology and transportation upgrades, including $300,000 for encrypted video equipment and $86,000 for biometric monitoring.

Niagara College opened a new Academic Upgrading campus in Hamilton, supported by $757K in provincial government funding

Red River College Polytechnic is spending $42,000 on commercial grade equipment for its newly renovated culinary classroom. This space will be available both to students and to local organizations for meal preparation. The Community Foundation of Portage and District has provided most of the project’s funding.

The Cowichan Green Community Society has received $148,000 from the Province of British Columbia to aid in offering a 38-week agricultural training program for Indigenous students. The program, which will award certifications from Vancouver Island University, will offer classroom and hands-on experience for participants.

The Centre de services scolaire des Chênes inaugurated the new Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc elementary school in Lefebvre. The school was built at a cost of $17M and has a capacity for 144 students.

Camosun Innovates and Camosun College’s Sheet Metal apprenticeship program have partnered to enhance students’ hands-on learning with access to advanced tools. Students will be able to use computer-aided design software for their shop projects.

The University of Victoria has opened a new Indigenous law wing at the Murray and Anne Fraser Building. The new $46M 2,440-square-metre wing features new classrooms, a garden, gathering spaces and specialized research spaces.

Lakeland College has received $1M in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to purchase equipment to expand crop and livestock research. The upgrades will enhance efficiency, support industry adoption, and provide hands‑on training for students at the Vermilion campus.

The Atlantic Police Academy has opened a new $5M Atlantic Tactical Training and Innovation Centre at its facility in Summerside. The training centre is designed to mimic real-life scenarios to train both police and fire cadets in a hands-on environment.

Pool and Spa Trade School opened in Pembroke

Red Deer Polytechnic has introduced a new Career and Technology Studies pathway in its Bachelor of Education program, giving journeypersons up to 33 credits for prior training and experience. The initiative streamlines their transition into teaching careers, with applications now open for the fall 2026 intake.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is doubling its trades-training support over the next three years through a $241M fund. This fund supports seats in apprentice programs, faster access to training and advancing the certification process.

Carlton Trail College is offering a tuition-free Applied Certificate Carpentry program at the Humboldt campus starting January 2026. The program will provide hands-on training and cover skills such as blueprint reading, foundation work, framing, scaffolding, and safety procedures. Graduates will be ready for entry-level positions in the construction industry.

The provincial government will provide over $100K to help contact centre workers in New Brunswick learn how to use artificial intelligence. The program will deliver training programs, with the aim to prepare businesses for emerging technology.

The Cégep de Matane opened its dental hygiene program's clinic/school in the former Centre de développement et de recherche en intelligence numérique. The Government of Quebec is providing up to $3M in funding for the $8.6M project.

Toronto Pearson Airport and partner employers are hiring for nearly 300 positions across the Greater Toronto Area in sectors including communications, logistics, engineering, hospitality, tech, and retail

Aurora College announced that applications for its early learning and childcare certificate and diploma programs will not open until early 2026 due to funding cuts. The college will be revising the program for 2026-27 — which currently offers a one-year certificate or two-year diploma. The delay is not expected to greatly impact admissions, as many applicants typically wait until spring to apply.

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is launching three applied research projects from 2025 to 2028 with over $1M in federal funding, focusing on parasport accessibility, community service mapping, and assistive technology design. These initiatives will engage more than 120 students and aims to strengthen RDP’s role in addressing industrial and social challenges through innovation and collaboration.

Lethbridge Polytechnic has joined the national AI Workforce Readiness program led by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute and supported by Google. It will equip students with practical AI skills through open-source course materials. The initiative brings together 29 institutions to help close Canada’s AI skills gap and prepare over 125,000 students annually for emerging workforce demands.

The Kitamaat Valley Education Society, in partnership with the BC Institute of Technology, is preparing to launch a new Power Engineering program in 2026. This initiative looks to meet the demand for an industrial workforce in the Kitimat-Stikine region. The program costs about $800K and is designed for 12 to 14 students.

Creighton School Division is joining the Government of Saskatchewan’s Mental Health Capacity Building program with $4.6 million in funding for the 2025–26 school year. The initiative aims to support student mental health and wellbeing, featuring staffing and services across 20 school divisions, including Creighton and Denare Beach.

Coast Mountain College has announced plans to cut its workforce by 20% and close its Hazelton campus due to a decline in international student enrollment. International student enrollment has declined following the Government of Canada’s implementation of new limits on international student visas.

Two Manitoba post-secondary schools are now offering bachelor’s degrees in Indigenous languages. The University of Winnipeg program will focus on Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway) language and the University College of the North, based in Thompson, will focus on Ininimowin (Cree). The provincial government provided a combined $4.5M toward the programs, which begin next year.

Selkirk College announced on October 17 that it will close one of its three campuses in Nelson as a cost-saving measure. The closure will take place sometime in Spring 2026 affecting 10 employees, including full-time, part-time and short-term workers.

Collège Nordique Francophone in Yellowknife has faced significant funding cuts from the federal government, dropping from about $2.8M last year to a third of that amount. The funding accounted for about 63% of the college’s operating budget. In anticipation of the reduced funding, the college had left three positions vacant since June and has now eliminated four additional positions.

The Cégep de Sept-Îles is receiving over $2.2M from the governments of Quebec and Canada for a research project in industrial inspection

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have signed an agreement on French language education that includes $72M in federal funding over the next four years. The funding covers education in French from the preschool to post-secondary levels.

The Government of Saskatchewan is leading a trade mission to Mexico, to strengthen trade, research, and investment ties. The initiative aims to support Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector. In 2024, Mexico was Saskatchewan’s sixth largest trading partner, including $592 million in agri-food exports.

Teamsters Local 213 and the Laborer’s International Union of North America Local 1611 (LiUNA 1611) have opened a new 13,000 sq. ft. training facility in Chilliwack. The facility will focus on training commercial truckers to aid in addressing workforce gaps in the industry.

The Government of Saskatchewan opened the new awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik St. Francis School in Saskatoon on October 3. The new school will seat 700 students from pre-k to grade 9 and include 70 spaces for a Saskatoon Tribal Council early learning centre.

The Governments of British Columbia and Canada are providing $3M for seven training programs across the province. This funding is intended to help reduce barriers to employment for Indigenous peoples, individuals on income assistance, and those facing complex needs.

Red River College Polytech has launched a business accelerator for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah offers a four-month entrepreneurship program that includes mentorship, workshops, and networking events. There are 13 participants in the first cohort.

The City of Lethbridge and the University of Lethbridge have renewed their City Scholars program, offering students hands-on, work-integrated learning opportunities that connect academic studies with real-world community challenges. This semester’s focus is on building a more sustainable and inclusive city.

Providence University College is planning $20M in renovations at its Otterburne campus, allowing it to expand its program offerings. The private Christian post-secondary school is also seeking official university status from the Province, which would increase its access to grants and help it promote a new agriculture program under development.

The federal and Yukon governments have signed a bilateral agreement to promote French bilingualism and culture across the territory. The agreement will provide over $13.5M to support minority-language education and second official-language instruction from preschool to the post-secondary level.

Georgian College will close its Orillia campus by August 2026, impacting more than 200 staff

The union representing part-time faculty at Dalhousie, MSVU, and SMU states that its members could strike at the same time. Job security is the main issue with part-time staff who have no benefits, pension, and among the lowest paid academics in Canada.

The Ontario government, with an $826K investment, is partnering with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 773 to support new apprentices in Windsor, giving young workers hands-on experience and safety certifications

The Government of Alberta is exploring alternative certification pathways for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or trade credentials to become teachers without completing a full teaching degree. The initiative aims to address teacher shortages, particularly in rural areas.

The Ontario government, with an $826K investment, is partnering with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 773 to support new apprentices in Windsor, giving young workers hands-on experience and safety certifications

The Government of Saskatchewan is conducting a trade mission to Southeast Asia in September. The initiative aims to strengthen trade ties in agriculture, mining, and energy, while expanding market access for provincial exporters. Saskatchewan has established five trade and investment offices in the region, with exports to Asia totalling $10B in 2024, including $868.9M to Indonesia, $285.7M to Malaysia, and $128.6M to Thailand.

Firefighters employed by Evergreen Forestry have not had a pay raise since 2023, when the previous contract expired. Evergreen Forestry was created by two First Nations and has a workforce of mostly Indigenous workers. Compared to other NWT firefighters, employees of Evergreen Forestry are paid 5% less. Negotiation is still underway, with an arbitration date to be set.

The Government of British Columbia has partnered with the First Nations Education Steering Committee and the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association to provide $5.4M over two years to support the development of First Nations-led teacher-education programs in the province. These funds support bachelor of education programs and early-stage development of teacher-education programs.

The Val-des-Monts elementary school in Prévost was destroyed by a fire on the evening of September 12. The building had a capacity for 380 students.

The City of Kelowna and GreenStep have launched the GreenStep Climate Action Program to provide training to local business owners to help them reduce costs, strengthen their operations and become climate leaders.

Kenjgewin Teg and Seven Generations Education Institute, two Indigenous educational institutions, each received $10M from the Mastercard Foundation to strengthen culturally rooted postsecondary education and training for Indigenous learners on Manitoulin Island and in Fort Frances

Kenjgewin Teg and Seven Generations Education Institute, two Indigenous educational institutions, each received $10M from the Mastercard Foundation to strengthen culturally rooted postsecondary education and training for Indigenous learners on Manitoulin Island and in Fort Frances

The Cégep de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu inaugurated its new campus in Brossard's Quartier DIX30

Nunavut Arctic College is receiving $5M from the Mastercard Foundation to expand training and cultural programming. The funding is part of a $235M national initiative aimed at increasing Indigenous enrollment in fields such as health care, trades, engineering, and technology over the next decade.

The Mastercard Foundation’s EleV Program has provided $5M to Thompson Rivers University as part of a larger recognition of Canadian post-secondary education for Indigenous youth. These funds will enable institutes to expand their capacity, improve sustainability and offer programs for Indigenous youth.

The Mastercard Foundation has provided the University of Victoria with $5M to boost its reconciliation efforts and support Indigenous-led initiatives.

The Mastercard Foundation is providing $5M to University College of the North, based in Thompson. This funding is part of $235M distributed to 30 post-secondary institutions across Canada, with the goal of supporting 100,000 Indigenous youth to graduate and secure employment by 2030.

The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal inaugurated its integrated training centre, built at a cost of $11.5M. Over 300 employees are needed to run the centre.

Super C, a supermarket chain, broke ground on a new store in Saint-Nicéphore. The $10M investment will allow the business to create around 100 jobs. The store is expected to open in the fall of 2026.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares will build a high school with a capacity for 550 students in Saint-Charles-Borromée. The temporary buildings, valued at $17M and funded by Quebec, are expected to be delivered by the 2026 school year.

The Yukon government is expanding support for Indigenous language revitalization by introducing an educational leave program for Yukon First Nations Language Teachers, allowing them a year of paid leave to improve language skills. The new collective agreement also provides paid preparation time for culturally relevant instruction and a $5000 annual retention allowance, retroactive to July 1, 2024.

The Yukon government is extending the wildland firefighting season due to warm temperatures and strong winds. Crew member contracts will be extended until September 12 and crew leaders will be staying until September 26. Additionally, two helicopters will be on standby to assist with aerial firefighting.

Okanagan College has announced that it expects more staffing cuts over the next 10 to 12 months. These cuts come in response to declining international student enrollment due to changes in the Government of Canada’s student permitting process. Over the last year, the college closed its Modern Languages Department and cut 10 faculty members as well as 20 administrative staff.

Vancouver Community College has announced that around 30 employees will be laid off in January. These layoffs come after the Government of Canada’s reduced the number of international students that would be issued permits.

Saskatoon's Awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik St. Francis Cree School has reopened this fall in Saskatoon to almost 600 students at the new building. The $48M construction includes cultural spaces for Indigenous teachings and a wellness centre.

In a note to faculty, Kwantlen Polytechnic University has said it expects to cut about 40 to 45 full-time positions due to a loss of up to $10M in revenue. Langara College has also already notified 69 staff members that their programs would be cut next year. Reduced revenues have been expected across post-secondary institutions due to the Government of Canada’s student visa cap.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $250K to six non-profit organizations to operate initiatives that supporting francophone communities. The funds will support initiatives aimed at supporting mental health, digital literacy, arts and culture.

The Government of Quebec and Hydro-Québec, a Crown corporation, are jointly investing $250M in training workers in the fields of construction and energy transition

The Government of Canada has increased the number of nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program by 1,100, raising the total allocation to 4,761. The province will prioritize processing for sectors experiencing labor shortages, including healthcare, agriculture, and skilled trades, while up to 25% of the nominations will be directed toward trucking, accommodations, food services, and retail trade.

Mid-Island Elder College is offering a record number of courses this fall. Classes are located in Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Duncan. The courses are short, low-cost, general interest courses for local seniors. Registration is open for classes beginning in summer.

The Government of Quebec granted over $1.3M to the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles to develop continuing education programs in wind turbine maintenance to meet growing demand in Quebec’s renewable energy sector

Aurora College is receiving $1.46M in federal funding for a project aimed at increasing climate change awareness among youth in the NWT. The initiative will provide in-classroom and on-the-land programming for students from kindergarten to Grade 12 and is set to run through 2029.

The NWT government plans to support adult education after Aurora College closed 19 community learning centres earlier this year. The government will partner with a northern employment training group and local communities to provide short- and medium-term programs. One of the programs planned includes a four-week employment preparation course followed by a two-week work placement.

The University of Northern British Columbia has announced one of its professors will receive over $222K from a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grant. These funds over the next five years will support his project to create an AI response system that can detect and fight cyber attacks.

Thompson Rivers University and the British Columbia Hockey League have launched the Academic Readiness Program to enhance athletes’ academic and athletic growth by offering athletes access to flexible online courses.

The Williams Lake campus of Thompson Rivers University will be launching Introduction to Climate Change Science, a new first-year science course. The course will run from September through to December and would include a lab component.

Okanagan College has announced that it will be cutting its Modern Languages Department and ending its Spanish and French courses. The college is facing an $8.3M budget deficit due to fewer international students.

This fall, LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are invited to join the SMARTstart program in Bow Valley, a free, federally supported initiative offering business training, mentorship, and networking tailored to their needs. The program, now accepting applications for its second cohort, aims to foster inclusive entrepreneurship and help participants build sustainable, community-rooted businesses.

The Yukon government has dispatched twenty initial-attack firefighters and a designated representative to Saskatchewan on August 9 to assist with the province’s wildfire season. The deployment will last up to 19 days and was decided based on low fire activity within the territory. While sufficient crews will remain stationed in Yukon, the government can recall resources within 24 hours if needed.

Yukon First Nations Wildfire recently held its first Women on Wildfires training program, offering women and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals hands-on experience in wildland firefighting. The program serves as an introductory opportunity for those interested in the profession, allowing participants a chance to learn essential skills such as fire management, tool usage, and fitness training.

The Government of British Columbia has announced $3.4M through its 2025-26 Community Adult Literacy Program funding. These funds will support 96 literacy programs across the province, including three in the northeast at Northern Lights College and the Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson Literary Societies. Supported programs will provide individual adult education and tutoring for a variety of subjects.

According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 5.0% in July, the lowest among all 10 provinces. The province's two largest cities saw annual employment growth: Regina increased by 3.8% (+5,600 jobs), while Saskatoon grew by 2.1% (+4,300 jobs) compared to July 2024.

The Centre de formation professionnelle Lac-Abitibi in La Sarre will offer two new programs in on-road and site-engineering electric vehicle mechanics. The programs will be operational within one year thanks to a $1.3M contribution from the Government of Quebec.

Thompson Rivers University has paused its plans for an honours college for up to two years due to budget concerns.

The City of Yellowknife is reevaluating the expansion of its fire hall after receiving bids that exceeded the $21M budget. Although the city had originally planned to begin work this year, the tendering process has been halted as they consider future options. In the meantime, the fire hall will remain operational.

Valley Fiber, a Winkler-based telecom infrastructure company, has grown from 10 to 350 employees since its founding in 2016. It specializes in improving Internet connectivity in rural Manitoba.

Brandon-based Assiniboine College is partnering with the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society to deliver online green construction training to 1,600 students across Canada. The college is currently recruiting remote instructors to help deliver the free program, which begins in September 2025.