Canadian Business College

History

Canadian Business College was established by Mazher Jaffery. In November 2012, Canadian Business College began operating under new ownership with John Nelson assuming the CEO position. In the past, Nelson held senior operation roles in educational institutions, including Kaplan Inc. and the American Farm School. His background includes multiple executive roles in the financial services industry and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard University. Nelson is in the executive committee at Career Colleges Ontario (CCO), serving as the board chair.

Accreditation

Canadian Business College is registered as an eligible Post Secondary Education (PSE) Institution by the Government of Canada. In 2011, the Law Society of Upper Canada determined the Paralegal program at Canadian Business College meets the standards and competencies for paralegal education program accreditation. Canadian Business College is among a number of career colleges that offer accredited paralegal education programs in Ontario.

Programs

Canadian Business College offers a range of professional training and diploma programs, including business, law, information technology, marketing, healthcare, and child care. Qualified Canadian students can apply for financial assistance via the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or grants through the Second Career program. Students may also be eligible for scholarships, bursaries and private financing options.

Paralegal Program

The paralegal program at Canadian Business College is accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada. This one-year program consists of 46 weeks of academic studies taught by lawyers, judges, consultants, and paralegals. It also includes 120 hours of internship. Graduates are eligible to take the Law Society's paralegal licensing exam upon completing the accredited courses. The paralegal license enables graduates to represents clients and organizations to give legal advice, in addition to appearing before certain courts, boards and tribunals throughout Ontario.

Law Clerk Program

The law clerk program is developed in partnership with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO). Students are trained to draft and deliver legal documents, letters, memos and reports. Upon graduation, students are able to write the ILCO exams for Estates, Corporate, Real Estate and Litigation law.

Accounting Program

The accounting program allows students to learn the principles of fundamental accounting, payroll administration, and accounting software. Graduates are eligible for membership in the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).

Business Management Program

The business management courses focus on developing business knowledge, leadership skills, and communications techniques. Graduates obtain a Professional Sales Certificate (PSC) from the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA).

Awards

Over the years, Canadian Business College has been the recipient of multiple awards. The school won the Gold Consumers Choice Award for Business Colleges in Toronto between 1997 and 2006, as well as the Consumers Choice awards for Computer Training from 2010 to 2012. Canadian Business College has also won the Top Choice Award for business schools in the Greater Toronto Area for multiple years. In November 2013, Canadian Business College won the inaugural Paralegal Cup hosted by the Ontario Paralegal Association.