World Trade University
Encyclopedia
World Trade University is a failed private university in British Columbia
, Canada. Launched in 2001, the university withdrew its application for degree-granting status in 2008 and "has yet to open".
The university was created via a private member's bill of the British Columbia government—an act that the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of B.C. (CUFABC) is requesting be rescinded.
The British Columbia government "erroneously" described the university as a "United Nations mechanism", and the university web site removed logos of the World Bank
and the United Nations
after those institutions denied that there were partnerships with the university. The university is located in a former military base, CFB Chilliwack
, renovated at a cost of $1 million paid by the city.
An August 2008 article in the National Post concluded that the story of this institution "reflected badly on the B.C. government."
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada. Launched in 2001, the university withdrew its application for degree-granting status in 2008 and "has yet to open".
The university was created via a private member's bill of the British Columbia government—an act that the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of B.C. (CUFABC) is requesting be rescinded.
The British Columbia government "erroneously" described the university as a "United Nations mechanism", and the university web site removed logos of the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
and the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
after those institutions denied that there were partnerships with the university. The university is located in a former military base, CFB Chilliwack
CFB Chilliwack
Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack was a Canadian Forces Base located in Chilliwack, British Columbia.On 2 September 1997, Area Support Unit Chilliwack was opened on the former CFB Chilliwack properties that was retained by the Canadian Forces.-Camp Chilliwack:Military Camp Chilliwack was...
, renovated at a cost of $1 million paid by the city.
An August 2008 article in the National Post concluded that the story of this institution "reflected badly on the B.C. government."