Postsecondary Leaders Unite to Launch Sudbury Partnership for Higher Education

(January 14, 2026) - Today, the City of Greater Sudbury’s four postsecondary institutions—Cambrian College, Collège Boréal, Laurentian University, and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM U)—formally announced the creation of the Sudbury Partnership for Higher Education.

Established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the partnership marks a significant milestone in regional collaboration and long-term economic development. It creates a unified alliance to position Greater Sudbury as a global destination for higher learning, research, and innovation, while strengthening Northern Ontario’s educational landscape through collaboration in student recruitment, academic pathways, and research. Together, the partners aim to respond more effectively to workforce needs, demographic change, and global competition, supporting a sustainable future for the postsecondary sector.

The Sudbury Partnership for Higher Education will focus on several key pillars of collaboration, including:

• Student Pathways: creating more designed transitions for students moving between the four partner institutions.
• Promotional Efforts: coordinating domestic and international recruitment efforts to highlight Sudbury’s unique educational advantages.
• Collaborative Research: identifying opportunities for joint research projects that benefit the local and global communities served.
• Shared Services: exploring potential efficiencies through shared administrative services where appropriate.

Through the Sudbury Partnership for Higher Education, postsecondary leaders are taking a coordinated, future-focused approach to building a stronger, more connected, and more resilient postsecondary system for Northern Ontario and beyond.

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"At Cambrian College, our focus has always been on student success and deep industry connections. By creating this alliance, we are expanding those connections to ensure our students see Sudbury as a place where they can truly thrive and apply their skills worldwide." - Kristine Morrissey, President, Cambrian College

"This new alliance reflects the efforts made by Collège Boréal and its counterparts to establish Greater Sudbury’s reputation as an essential hub for postsecondary education in Northern Ontario, a place where the Francophonie and the richness of all cultures play a leading role in economic development and the flourishing of our community.” - Daniel Giroux, President, Collège Boréal

"Laurentian University is at its best when we are interconnected with the communities we serve. Today, we are building trusting relationships that will support the success of Northern, Francophone, and Indigenous communities for years to come." - Dr. Lynn Wells, President & Vice-Chancellor, Laurentian University

"NOSM University is committed to improving the health of Northern Ontarians by advancing equitable access to quality health care. This partnership strengthens our ability to attract and educate future health-care providers who are committed to learning, practising, and remaining in Northern Ontario communities.”- Dr. Michael Green, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO, NOSM University