Government of Canada Invests $1.5 million so Lakehead University Can Expand, Create New Programming and Form Strategic Alliances

FedNor is investing $1.5 million to help establish the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP) at Lakehead, one of Canada’s first veterinary programs designed for Northern and rural agricultural economies.

The investment will allow the University to purchase the specialized laboratory and research equipment required to launch the CDVMP. This partnership initiative with the University of Guelph will train future veterinarians with the goal of addressing the shortage of veterinary professionals living and working in Northern Ontario. Starting in 2027, students will begin their studies at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay as part of the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program and complete their training at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. Graduates will receive a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Guelph.

Read the full announcement: https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-invests-15-million-so-lakehead-university-can-expand-create-new-programing-and-form-strategic-alliances.html