British Columbia announced the opening of Capilano University’s first on-campus student housing building in North Vancouver. The project provides housing for 362 students and includes accessible units and a dining hall.
British Columbia announced the start of construction on Camosun College’s first student housing project at the Lansdowne campus. The six-floor building is planned to provide 429 beds and student support spaces.
StudentAid BC updated guidance for 2026-27 affecting students attending private institutions outside British Columbia and private for-profit institutions outside Canada. The changes apply from the 2026-27 aid year, with transition provisions for some continuing students.
StudentAid BC opened 2026-27 applications for studies beginning between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027. Full-time and part-time students can apply through the Student Account and Application System.
Ontario updated OSAP definitions for the 2026-27 academic year, including the academic-year window and student contribution guidance. The 2026-27 year applies to study periods starting between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027.
Ontario announced 4 million Canadian dollars in 2026-27 funding to expand leadership and real-world experience opportunities for high school students. The initiative includes partnerships with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Canada and The King’s Trust Canada.
Ontario announced a 60 million Canadian dollar investment in ministry-approved digital classroom resources and new mandatory assessment standards for Grades 9-12. The digital learning platform is planned for teacher access beginning in September 2026.
Canada updated federal student aid guidance affecting students at private for-profit institutions. The guidance states that students at private for-profit international schools will no longer be eligible for federal funding from August 1, 2026, with transition provisions for some current students.
Canada announced up to 5.4 billion Canadian dollars over two years to maintain affordable early learning and child care across the country. The funding is intended to support affordability, system stability, early childhood educators, and continued expansion of spaces.
The government awarded GBP 80 million to 24 universities and colleges across England to support up to 2,500 additional student places and new teaching facilities for defence-related skills. The funding focuses on areas such as engineering, computing and technical capacity linked to national security and industrial strategy.