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Duncan McCallum, PhD Candidate, Musicology, Western University

Local music scenes across Canada depend on post-secondary music programs

Algonquin College in Ottawa recently announced that it’s suspended its Music Industry Arts (MIA) diploma program.

Despite MIA having a robust graduate employment rate, the program was cut as of March 2026 amid broader institutional restructuring.

The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition notes the program is deeply integrated with the city’s live music, festival and events ecosystem — a local cultural scene where music attracts and retains talent across sectors, as well as contributing to the Ottawa nightlife and overall cultural vitality.

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