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Building resilient universities: Leading on financial sustainability

Canada relies on its universities to develop talent, strengthen competitiveness and drive economic growth. But growing financial pressures are putting that contribution at risk. A new report from Universities Canada and CAUBO finds that rising costs, growing infrastructure needs and a widening funding gap are placing the university system under increasing strain. A system under … Continue reading "Building resilient universities: Leading on financial sustainability"

Tags: Financial Management, Financial Sustainability, Governance, Government Relations, Infrastructure, Leadership, Strategic Planning

April 27, 2026

Canada’s Future in a Changing Energy Landscape (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2025, Energy Efficiency, Presentations, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Treasury and Investment

July 16, 2025

Utility Infrastructure Partnership – Reduced Lifecycle Capital and Climate Resiliency Through Low Carbon District Energy (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2025, Carbon Footprint, Energy Efficiency, Facilities, Presentations, Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)

July 14, 2025

Low Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization Project

“It will be one of the most advanced systems in the world” according to Diego Mendlebaum (P.Eng.). He is referring to Thompson Rivers University’s Low Carbon District Energy System (LCDES), which officially broke ground in August 2024 and is scheduled to complete in Q3 of 2026. He should know, he’s the Head of Development with … Continue reading "Low Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization Project"

June 17, 2025

CAUBO 2024: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2024 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2024’s main conference. Monday, June 3, 2024

Tags: 2024, Best Practices, Business Continuity, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Data Analytics, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Energy Efficiency, Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Management, Human Resources, Integrated Planning, Organizational Models, Presentations, Procurement, Risk Management, Sexual Harassment & Violance, Sustainability, Treasury and Investment, Wellness and Mental Health

September 23, 2024

From Idealism to Realism in the Environmental Economy (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2024, Carbon Footprint, Energy Efficiency, Presentations, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Treasury and Investment

September 18, 2024

Action for net zero at Canadian universities: CLIMATE SURVEY REPORT

Tags: Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Operations and Maintenance, Policies, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Sustainability, Threat Assessment

May 15, 2024

Results of the CAUBO/Universities Canada 2023 Climate Change and Sustainability Survey

Tags: Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Operations and Maintenance, Policies, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Sustainability, Threat Assessment

April 12, 2024

Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimation Guidance

Tags: Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Operations and Maintenance, Policies, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Sustainability, Threat Assessment

February 21, 2024

Facilities Management Seminar – May 8, 2023 (Recorded Session)

Tags: 2023, Carbon Footprint, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Energy Efficiency, Facilities, Integrated Planning, Operations and Maintenance, Presentations, Sustainability

September 26, 2023