Newfoundland and Labrador announced that 2026-27 student financial assistance applications are now being accepted. The province highlighted loans, non-repayable grants, and the Debt Reduction Grant Program for eligible borrowers.
Prince Edward Island published 2026-27 full-time student aid application guidance and updated eligibility information for private for-profit institutions. The changes include new limits for students at private for-profit institutions outside Canada from August 1, 2026.
New Brunswick’s Auditor General reported persistent gaps in student literacy achievement and weaknesses in how the education department measures, monitors, and responds to literacy results. The report adds pressure for policy and implementation follow-up.
New Brunswick signed a five-year collective agreement with the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation. The agreement covers more than 7,800 teachers and includes salary increases and recruitment and retention measures.
New Brunswick announced that a provincewide pay-what-you-can school lunch program will begin in September 2026. The program will cover public school students and include full subsidies for families unable to pay.
New Brunswick released Ensemble pour la réussite!, a new 12-year education plan for the francophone sector. The first three-year action plan covers 2026-29 and focuses on stronger foundations, life skills, and unity in a changing world.
New Brunswick released Strong Basics, Bright Futures, a new 12-year education plan for the anglophone sector. The plan uses three-year action cycles and focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy, well-being and belonging, and collaboration.
Nova Scotia announced that its School Lunch Program will expand to all public schools in the 2026-27 school year. The final phase adds high schools and will make the program available in 372 public schools.
Nova Scotia announced Coast to Classroom, a new program for Grades 7-12 focused on seafood industry careers and marine learning. Classroom resources are planned to be available provincewide in the fall.
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and Saskatchewan Polytechnic signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen career pathways for students. The agreement connects middle years and high school learning with post-secondary and workforce opportunities.