Alberta announced more than 7 million Canadian dollars to expand and modernize hands-on agricultural training infrastructure at Lakeland College. The project includes upgrades to beef and livestock training facilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Department for Education published guidance for the new Experts at Hand offer, a national SEND reform intended to bring specialist education and health support into mainstream settings from September 2026. The offer is backed by local delivery through local authorities and integrated care boards.
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.