Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Lakehead University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Thunder Bay
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
9,220
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Wolfie
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Lakehead University
The agenda includes the review and approval of the Pension Investment Fund financial statements, proposed amendments to the Procurement and Approval Authority policies, and the 2026-2028 Board of Governors meeting schedule. Key business items involve the appointment of standing committee chairs and committee assignments, a review of the proposed 2026-2027 university operating budget, and the second progress report on the strategic plan. Additionally, the board will convene for an in-camera session and host a spotlight presentation on an interdisciplinary studies course.
The board meeting included the approval of an annual report regarding textbook costs, the re-election of an Indigenous Education Council member, and the approval of amendments to the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct. Key financial discussions centered on the 2026-2027 tuition and ancillary fees, with considerations regarding the impact of OSAP changes. The board also engaged in a debrief of the BHER Executive Summit, held an in-camera session to finalize the 2026-27 board operating budget and the new Fundraising Goal Setting Policy, and elected new board officers. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation on the Humanities 101 program at Lakehead University.
The meeting agenda includes several key items for consideration, such as a policy review of the Student Code of Conduct (Non-Academic), the approval of the Annual Report on the Costs of Textbooks and Other Learning Materials, and the re-election of a member to the Ogimaawin Indigenous Education Council. The Board will also address the 2026-2027 tuition and ancillary fees, receive an update on the Business and Higher Education Roundtable Executive Summit, and feature a spotlight presentation on Humanities 101. Additionally, the Board will move into an in camera session to discuss sensitive personnel, legal, or real estate matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Lakehead University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Lakehead University.
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