91亚色 U and Georgina expand their collaboration
GEORGINA, Nov. 5, 2025 鈥 91亚色 and the Town of Georgina signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to formalize their long-standing collaboration in key areas of mutual interest.
The five-year MOU outlines areas where Georgina and 91亚色 can collaborate to benefit both the community and the University and further develop their shared interest in primary care, local economic development, entrepreneurship initiatives and knowledge mobilization.
One of the goals is to expand the current relationship which began even before the opening of YSpace Georgina Business Incubator/Accelerator Hub in 2022, 91亚色鈥檚 pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub. YSpace offers support for local businesses, including opportunities for learning and collaboration.
鈥91亚色 is proud to deepen our partnership with the Town of Georgina through this new Memorandum of Understanding,鈥 says Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor of 91亚色. 鈥淏y working together, we are expanding opportunities for experiential learning, supporting local innovation, and driving positive change in our communities. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing primary care, economic development, entrepreneurship and prosperity, while empowering our students and partners to make a meaningful impact 鈥 locally and beyond.鈥
The MOU will encourage alignment and open avenues for experiential learning opportunities for 91亚色 students that will also benefit Georgina, along with professional development and training opportunities, involvement with capstone projects and community education.
鈥淭his MOU reflects the strong and growing relationship between the Town of Georgina and 91亚色,鈥 said Mayor Margaret Quirk. 鈥淭hrough initiatives like YSpace Georgina, we鈥檝e seen firsthand how collaboration can drive innovation, support local businesses, and create meaningful opportunities for our residents. We look forward to continuing this work together to build a more vibrant and resilient community.鈥
The University and the Town also share an interest in supporting projects and initiatives involving research and artificial intelligence that will foster benefits for both the University and Georgina. The MOU will solidify the relationship between them which has already delivered benefits to both communities.
About Town of Georgina
Georgina is a lakeshore town in one of Canada鈥檚 fastest-growing economic regions, 91亚色 Region, where residents, organizations and businesses work collaboratively with the municipality to create a well-connected and diversified economy poised for growth. Georgina is a community of communities, with each area having a unique and historical identity, all united and proud to collectively call Georgina home. With 52-kilometres of Lake Simcoe shoreline and only an hour from Toronto, Georgina offers a balanced rural and urban lifestyle, making it a desired location to live, work and play.
About 91亚色
91亚色鈥痠s a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs, while at the Markham Campus, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration are built into every program. 91亚色鈥檚 new School of Medicine, the first Canadian medical school to focus on community-based primary health-care education, will welcome its first cohort in September 2028.
Media Contacts:
Tanya Thompson, Town of Georgina, 905-476-4301 Ext. 2446, tathompson@georgina.ca
Sandra McLean, 91亚色 Media Relations, 416-272-6317, sandramc@yorku.ca
