June 2026 Education Changes
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British Columbia Funds Prefabricated School Additions and Replacement Projects (Canada, June 2026)
British Columbia announced funding for five school additions and one replacement project using prefabricated construction. The projects are expected to add 820 student spaces across several communities.
Capilano University Opens First On-Campus Student Housing (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Alberta Expands Classroom Complexity Supports for Grades 7-12 (Canada, June 2026)
Alberta announced additional classroom complexity supports for Grades 7-12 as part of a broader investment in teachers, educational assistants, and specialized support staff. The measure expands the province's classroom complexity work across K-12.
Alberta Funds Hands-On Agricultural Training Expansion at Lakeland College (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Alberta Expands School Food Support Through Federal-Provincial Funding (Canada, June 2026)
Alberta and Canada continued expanding school food supports through the National School Food Program funding agreement. Alberta's school nutrition program supports daily nutritious meals for participating students.
Yukon Opens 2026-27 Post-Secondary Funding Applications (Canada, June 2026)
Yukon opened the 2026-27 post-secondary funding application portal. Students can apply for territorial and federal supports, including the Yukon Grant, Student Training Allowance, Yukon Excellence Award, Canada Student Financial Assistance programs, and the Yukon Health Care and Social Services Bursary.
StudentAid BC Opens 2026-27 Applications for Full-Time and Part-Time Students (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Nova Scotia Expands School Lunch Program to All Public Schools (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Ontario Funds Digital Learning Resources and Grade 9-12 Assessment Standards (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and Saskatchewan Polytechnic Sign Career Pathways Agreement (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Canada Announces New Federal Funding to Maintain Affordable Early Learning and Child Care (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Newfoundland and Labrador Opens 2026-27 Student Financial Assistance Applications (Canada, June 2026)
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 Opens 2026-27 Student Aid Applications and Updates Private Institution Rules (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Canada Updates Student Aid Guidance for Private For-Profit Institutions (Canada, June 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.
New Brunswick Signs New Five-Year Collective Agreement with Teachers (Canada, June 2026)
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.
British Columbia Updates Student Aid Eligibility for Private School Study (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Manitoba Opens Applications for the 2026-27 Student Advisory Council (Canada, June 2026)
Manitoba opened applications for the 2026-27 Student Advisory Council. The council invites students in Grades 9-12 to contribute student perspectives to provincial education discussions.
Manitoba Breaks Ground on New Prairie Pointe K-8 School and Child Care Centre (Canada, June 2026)
Manitoba announced a groundbreaking for a new K-8 school and child care centre in Winnipeg's Prairie Pointe community. The project is planned to serve up to 800 students and include 134 child care spaces.
Yukon Awards Funding for 2026-27 Student Attendance Projects (Canada, June 2026)
Yukon announced 300,000 Canadian dollars for 31 locally designed student attendance projects for the 2026-27 school year. The projects are intended to reduce barriers to attendance and improve engagement and belonging.
British Columbia Completes Wellington Secondary Addition in Nanaimo (Canada, June 2026)
British Columbia announced completion of an addition at Wellington Secondary school in Nanaimo. The project adds 150 student seats and is expected to open to students in September 2026.
Ontario Updates OSAP 2026-27 Definitions and Student Contribution Guidance (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Saskatchewan Advances Design Work for New Francophone Elementary School in Saskatoon (Canada, June 2026)
Saskatchewan confirmed that work continues on the design of a new francophone elementary school in Saskatoon's Kensington area. The project is planned for up to 400 students and a 51-space child care centre.
New Brunswick Sets September Launch for Provincewide Pay-What-You-Can School Lunch Program (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Yukon Releases Consultation Report on Replacement of Ecole Whitehorse Elementary School (Canada, June 2026)
Yukon released a What We Heard report summarizing public engagement on the replacement of Ecole Whitehorse Elementary School. The report considered potential locations and documented school community preferences.
Ontario Expands High School Leadership and Real-World Experience Opportunities (Canada, June 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.
Manitoba Starts Construction of Devonshire Park K-8 School and Child Care Facility (Canada, June 2026)
Manitoba announced the start of construction on a new K-8 school and child care facility in Devonshire Park. The project is planned to serve up to 800 students and add 134 child care spaces.
Nova Scotia Introduces Coast to Classroom Seafood Career Learning Program (Canada, June 2026)
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.
New Brunswick Auditor General Reports Persistent Student Literacy Gaps (Canada, June 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.
British Columbia Starts Construction on First Camosun College Student Housing Project (Canada, June 2026)
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.
Alberta Opens 2026-27 Student Aid Applications and Updates Aid Rules (Canada, June 2026)
Alberta opened the 2026-27 student aid cycle and published changes to student aid rules for the new loan year. Updates include living allowance changes, student contribution changes, and reinstated parental or spousal contribution assessment.
New Brunswick Releases 12-Year Education Plan for the Anglophone Sector (Canada, June 2026)
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 Releases 12-Year Education Plan for the Francophone Sector (Canada, June 2026)
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.