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Earth Month
PSE celebrates Earth Month
Academic Group
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Date: April 6, 2026
Institutions across the country are launching nature-based events and sharing information in celebration of Earth Month this April. Royal Roads University and York University both announced events such as a forest walk, campus clean ups, and an invasive plant removal activity. The Royal Roads Library has also created Earth Day displays. The University of Saskatchewan provided six suggestions for the community to live more sustainably, which include cutting waste at the office and choosing lower-emission transportation when possible, while George Brown Polytechnic highlighted climate actions it has taken over the past year.
EDII
‘Nothing’s neutral:’ How 2 Canadian employers reframe DEI as equity and belonging
Canadian HR Reporter
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Date: March 24, 2026
At George Brown Polytechnic and Thales Canada, DEI work is less about hitting compliance targets and more about building workplaces where people can succeed regardless of their identity and feel like they belong, according to HR leaders at each organization. For Jennifer Grant, a key lesson in this space is that “nothing's neutral” — conversations are shaped by structures, practices and policies through a very singular lens: often male, white, able-bodied, English and Christian, for example.f
Natalie Wood
George Brown Professor Natalie Wood wins Michael Baptista Essay Prize
Education News Canada
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Date: March 16, 2026
George Brown Polytechnic professor and researcher Natalie Wood has been awarded the Michael Baptista Essay Prize by York University's Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC). Wood, a professor in the Social Service Worker program and co-designer of the Black Futures Research Institute, was recently named the 2025 Baptista Prize winner for the essay, Tidal Relations: Pelagic Theories of the Black Atlantic. The essay outlines ocean-based (pelagic) theories that demonstrate how Black scholars and artists analyze and respond to anti-Black racism, oppression, environmental harm, and Eurocentric power systems by thinking through the significance of the Atlantic Ocean and sites of the Middle Passage.
Master of Construction Management
Leading the future of construction with George Brown Polytechnic’s Master of Construction Management program
Environment Journal
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Date: March 2, 2026
Canada’s construction industry stands at a crossroads. Federal “Buy Clean” policies now require major construction projects to reduce embodied carbon by 30 percent, and by late 2025, whole-building life-cycle assessments will be mandatory for major federal projects. The message is clear: sustainability is no longer optional in construction—it’s essential. Yet a critical gap remains. While the Greater Toronto Area’s construction sector is positioned for long-term strength, driven by sustained population growth and major infrastructure investment, the industry lacks sufficient leaders equipped to navigate this new landscape.
Transition to Polytechnic
George Brown’s polytechnic shift redefines career-focussed education in Canada
Ron Fanfair
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Date: February 9, 2026
As students increasingly prioritize employability and real-world experience, many are rethinking traditional pathways into higher education. Rising tuition costs, mounting student debt and less direct routes to employment have led growing numbers of learners to seek alternatives that offer hands-on training, industry-relevant skills and opportunities to apply learning in practical, meaningful ways.
Forbe's List
George Brown Polytechnic recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026
Education News Canada
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Date: January 27, 2026
Forbes and Statista have released their annual ranking of top employers and George Brown Polytechnic has once again made the list! Forbes Canada's Best Employers 2026 recognizes organizations that demonstrate they value their employees and are committed to fostering a workplace that nurtures talent, supports inclusion, and encourages learning opportunities. This year, we ranked 27th on a list of 300 Canadian employers.
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