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Responsible Procurement Supplier Assessment Tool

Assessing the environmental performance of every supplier and the level of reputational risk they represent for a university is essential. Incorporating sustainable development criteria is therefore one of the priorities of the Université de Montréal’s sustainable development action plan. Every year, higher education institutions process tens of thousands of procurement transactions involving thousands of suppliers, … Continue reading "Responsible Procurement Supplier Assessment Tool"

June 22, 2026

Lazaridis School Digital Workflow Project

The Lazaridis School Digital Workflow Project transformed traditional administrative processes by implementing a cloud-based platform, Smartsheet, to replace manual workflows such as email chains and physical paperwork. This initiative empowers staff to design and launch digital workflows without external developers, leveraging familiar spreadsheet logic and intuitive automation tools. A Community of Practice was established to … Continue reading "Lazaridis School Digital Workflow Project"

June 22, 2026

Proactively Managing the Contractual Process: Supporting Collaborative Research at ÉTS Through Agility and Compliance

At the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), collaborative research is vital. But until 2023, our process for entering into partnership agreements was mired in red tape, long negotiations and unexpected legal issues, causing headaches for researchers and partners alike. At the same time, the compliance framework was becoming more complex with regard to national security, … Continue reading "Proactively Managing the Contractual Process: Supporting Collaborative Research at ÉTS Through Agility and Compliance"

June 22, 2026

Accessible Education at Waterloo

Over the past two years, teams of faculty and staff at the University of Waterloo have worked collaboratively to advance a comprehensive, cross-Faculty, institution-wide approach to accessible education. Through the Accessible Education project, housed within Waterloo’s new Teaching Innovation Incubator (TII), we have developed supports, resources, governance structures, and a new student academic accommodation disability … Continue reading "Accessible Education at Waterloo"

June 22, 2026

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

Tax Authority Environment & Audit Trends – December 2, 2025

Date: December 02, 2025 Duration: 60 minutes Presenters: Jennifer Boychuk, CPA, Partner and Prairies Indirect Tax Leader; National Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH) Tax Leader, KPMG Michael Moore, CPA, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, Prairie Region,KPMG Dustin Travers, CPA, Senior Manager, Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH) Tax, KPMG Click here to download the presentation

Tags: Compliance and Monitoring, Income Tax, Internal Audit, Professional Development, Taxes

December 3, 2025

Webinar – Tax Authority Environment & Audit Trends (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Compliance and Monitoring, Income Tax, Internal Audit, Professional Development, Taxes

December 3, 2025

CAUBO 2025: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2025 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2025’s main conference. Monday, June 9, 2025

Tags: 2025, Best Practices, Change Management, Facilities, Financial Management, Human Resources, Presentations, Procurement, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Risk Management, Sustainability, Treasury and Investment

July 14, 2025

Residence Hall West Reimagined: The next generation of public-private-partnerships for Student Living

The University of Windsor is redeveloping its Residence Hall West, a former traditional dormitory built in the 1960’s, into apartment-style student housing, addressing a critical need for modern, affordable accommodations tailored to graduate students, second-entry program students, and students with families. This initiative introduces a unique on-campus product that meets growing demand while requiring no … Continue reading "Residence Hall West Reimagined: The next generation of public-private-partnerships for Student Living"

June 17, 2025

Fostering Resilience: McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management Program

McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program exemplifies a comprehensive and innovative approach to institutional risk management in higher education. By embedding risk practices across all organizational levels, the program fosters a proactive, risk-aware culture that supports operational excellence and resilience at all levels. Its core components include a risk taxonomy, a robust risk assessment … Continue reading "Fostering Resilience: McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management Program"

June 17, 2025