Teams from the University of Ottawa and the University of Sudbury will be finalizing the details of the agreement in the coming months.
The move establishes a path forward for the institution. Its future was uncertain after the province announced last summer it wouldn’t fund a standalone French university project in northern Ontario. The University of Sudbury has entered into an agreement with the University of Ottawa to offer programs in northern Ontario.
The University of Sudbury has not offered French-language courses since Laurentian University severed its ties with it three years ago. Miville believes the partnership with the University of Ottawa strengthens the pitch for a standalone French university in northern Ontario, as it optimizes administrative resources.
"However, we feel the agreement leaves key concerns unaddressed, especially as it relates to the University of Ottawa's power over the University of Sudbury."The coalition worries an agreement like this one could leave the French university project in a vulnerable position if the University of Ottawa were to make cuts to its programming.
When asked about the University of Ottawa's financial position, Frémont stressed all post-secondary institutions in Ontario are struggling at the moment, but said French programming won't suffer disproportionately if future cuts are needed.
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