George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
News and Announcements
A $500,000 gift from Scotiabank’s ScotiaRISE initiative will help George Brown Polytechnic expand the ReNEW Career Readiness Program, supporting internationally trained professionals and funding scholarships for women and girls facing barriers to education and employment.
George Brown Polytechnic marked the return of the Lieutenant Governor’s Awards as part of the 2026 Ontario Wine Awards—an important celebration of the finest Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wines produced across the province.
Education is about more than career preparation—it’s also about learning how to participate meaningfully in society. That message was at the heart of the 2026 Social Justice Conference at George Brown Polytechnic, which welcomed more than 200 Grade 11 and 12 students for an impactful day of learning focused on social and restorative justice.
This week, graduates, their families and friends, and the entire polytechnic community will gather for one of the year's most anticipated events—honouring student achievement and the collective support that made it possible.
A new fully online program, developed in partnership with the Geese Project, launches at George Brown to prepare Filipino leaders in Canada and abroad to thrive in an AI-driven global workforce.
Reducing our impact on the environment and developing cleaner, greener ways of operating are core to who we are. Environmental sustainability is one of our institutional values and strategic priorities.
The Youth Empowerment Conference ignited George Brown’s Waterfront Campus on March 6, bringing together Grade 11 and 12 students from across the city for a day filled with meaningful conversation, exploration, and community connection.
This is the first time we have received this national recognition! We have also been named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers.
Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown Polytechnic, reflects on why we are honouring William Peyton Hubbard by naming our Chef School atrium after him, and reaffirming our commitment to equity, inclusion, and the values that shape our community.
Hubbard’s connection to the Chef School reflects George Brown’s broader legacy of embedding equity, innovation, and public purpose into its academic and community spaces.