Federation news
Open Access Week 2026: Here’s something worth knowing
For #OAWeek2026, we asked authors: What is one idea from your work you’re excited for people to discover?
Open access makes incredible revelations and ideas available to us all. Explore what our authors are excited to share, with links to their open access books and chapters.
The Federation’s Scholarly Book Awards Open Access Grants help reduce financial barriers to open access publishing. Learn more about the grants and how to apply.
There's a new AI on the block
What happens when the future starts taking root in your backyard? For many of us, AI is abstract: an app on our phones or a nebulous ‘cloud’. But the data centres powering them, and all the land, energy, and water they require, can have very real consequences for local communities.
On this month’s Big Thinking Podcast, Karine Morin is joined by Renée Sieber, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at McGill University, to explore how we can approach our very tangible yet ever-changing relationship with AI. Listen now.
Canadian Philosophy of Education Society (CPES) joins the Federation
We are thrilled to welcome the CPES as a new member. CPES is devoted to philosophical inquiry into educational issues and their relevance for developing educative, caring, and just teachers, schools, and communities. Learn more about CPES.
Congress news
Looking ahead to Congress 2027
Registration for Congress 2027 will open in winter 2027! As you begin planning, consult our registration page and FAQ page for answers to early questions about the virtual and in-person events. We will update both pages regularly as additional details become available.
HSS news
Anne Carson wins the 2026 Nobel Prize for Literature – Read the reflections from the Classical Association of Canada's President, Robert Weir, as he reviews Anne Carson's career. Read more.
The Government of Canada makes research more accessible for Canadians – The Government of Canada announced that peer-reviewed articles resulting from research funded by Canada's three federal funding agencies must be freely available, without subscription or fee, at the time of publication. Read more.
The Canadian Digital Learning Research Association (CDLRA) releases 2026 Pan-Canadian report on digital learning trends – The CDLRA has released its 2026 report on the state of digital learning in Canada. In the report, CDLRA highlighted several key findings, including institutional interest in developing micro-credential offerings and gaps in institutional micro-credential policies and sector-wide standardization. Read the report.
Threats to a strong Canada? Universities are also a national emergency – The federal government is set to deliver its fall budget with a promised focus on building a strong Canada while positioning the country for long-term prosperity, but one sector remains under-represented: postsecondary education. Read more.
Universities are making different choices about AI. How will they fit with their public missions? – AI has moved quickly from being an emerging technology to one that is rapidly forcing universities to make consequential choices. Read more.
Concordia releases guide for ethical research with Indigenous communities – A new guide from Concordia's Office of Community Engagement helps non-Indigenous researchers build partnerships grounded in respect, reciprocity and data sovereignty. Read more.
Union calls out Carney government over cuts to translation bureau – A federal union is speaking out against cuts to the federal translation bureau and is accusing the Carney government of hypocrisy as Ottawa defends French language standards in trade talks with the US. Read more.
Science Meets Parliament is now accepting applications – The Canadian Science Policy Centre’s Science Meets Parliament is now accepting applications. The program fosters connections between scientists and federal and provincial policymakers for dialogue and mutual learning. Learn more and apply.
The next decade of FACETS: integrative social sciences for addressing society's most pressing challenges – To all social scientists, we invite you to consider the journal FACETS as a venue for work that engages with areas such as: social and cultural change, transformation, health and well-being, and environmental equity and justice. Learn more.