From learning disruption to educational recovery: National launch of Canada’s Pandemic Learning Loss Report  

The Learning Loss Report was developed with ministries of education from 11 provinces and territories and is the most comprehensive Canadian education policy report to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The bilingual launch and panel discussion will be held at the University of Ottawa to coincide with the RSC’s 2026 Celebration of Excellence and Engagement, creating a national forum connecting government representatives, researchers, educators, students, alumni, and education policy leaders from across Canada.  

The COVID-19 pandemic produced the most significant disruption to Canadian education in generations. Its consequences for student learning, well-being, and educational inequality continue to affect schools and education systems. However, because education is governed provincially and territorially, evidence about learning loss and educational recovery has remained fragmented across jurisdictions. This event will launch a landmark national bilingual report addressing this gap and will offer an unprecedented pan-Canadian synthesis while recognizing the distinct structures, populations, experiences, and policy responses of provincial and territorial education systems.  

This event will feature a conversation with members of the national research team and education policy representatives, preceded by a welcome reception. Places are limited; registration is required.