The Canadian Postsecondary
Quality Assurance Network
A national forum for QA practitioners, academic leaders, and scholars across Canada's post-secondary sector.
The Canadian Postsecondary Quality Assurance Network invites quality assurance practitioners, academic leaders, and scholars from across Canada to participate in upcoming events — a national forum to explore emerging issues, share research and practice, and strengthen connections across the college, polytechnic, and university sectors.
Designed to foster thoughtful dialogue and practical exchange, the gathering will feature panels, themed discussions, practitioner-focused sessions, and research presentations. Participants will engage with pressing questions in post-secondary quality assurance, from evolving regulatory landscapes and program review practices to equity and inclusion in quality processes, data-informed decision-making, and innovation in academic governance.
The in-person event takes place in Hamilton, Ontario, immediately prior to the STLHE 2026 conference, offering a natural opportunity for extended professional engagement.
Building a national community of practice
Connect
Build lasting relationships with QA professionals from colleges, polytechnics, and universities across every province and territory.
Engage
Share institutional experiences, research findings, and practical strategies for navigating common quality assurance challenges.
Collaborate
Contribute to a growing pan-Canadian community dedicated to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement in post-secondary education.
Past Event Programs
Graduate Student Award
The Canadian Postsecondary Quality Assurance Network (CPQAN) welcomes applications for a Graduate Student Award in Postsecondary Quality Assurance. Valued at $1,000, the award recognizes a master's or doctoral student whose research contributes to quality assurance in Canadian postsecondary education.
The award is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen and Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, whose keynote honoraria have been directed to support emerging scholars in the field.
Eligible graduate students are invited to apply by August 15, 2026. For full eligibility criteria and application details, see the full call for applications. Questions may be directed to Dr. Alana Hoare at ahoare@tru.ca.
Organizing Committee
Catharine Dishke, University of Toronto
Lori Goff, McMaster University
Jovan Groen, Western University
Amy Gullage, McMaster University
Sally Heath, Wilfrid Laurier University
Alana Hoare, Thompson Rivers University
Heather Lowry, Mohawk College
Sarah Rooth, Western University
Janet Shuh, Mohawk College