Further to the announcement below which advises that the Academy is closing in June 2025, the Robert Land Academy filed an assignment in bankruptcy on June 27, 2025.  Deloitte Restructuring Inc. was appointed as the Trustee in Bankruptcy (the “Trustee”), which appointment is to be confirmed at a first meeting of creditors.

The first meeting of creditors will be held on Thursday July 17, 2025 at 11:00am at the offices of Gowlings WLG, First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M5X 1G5, 16^th floor.  Creditors can also attend virtually.  The virtual link will be provided by the Trustee on its case website at:

 www.insolvencies.deloitte.ca/RobertLand

Prior to the first meeting of creditors, the Trustee will post its preliminary report on its administration of the estate (and the virtual link to attend the meeting as noted above).  Creditors are encouraged to visit this site for updates on this case and for details on how to contact the Trustee.

The purpose of the first meeting of creditors is to receive the Trustee’s preliminary report and understand the causes of the Academy’s insolvency, confirm the Trustee’s appointment and appoint inspectors of the estate.

For nearly 50 years, Robert Land Academy has been a place of transformation, shaping over 3,000 young men into capable, well-rounded individuals prepared to take on life’s challenges.With a strong post-secondary placement record and alumni who have gone on to lead in business, education, the armed forces and many other sectors, the Academy’s impact extends far beyond our campus in Wellandport, Ontario. As Canada’s only private military-inspired school, the Academy has built a strong reputation for excellence, leadership and discipline, reflected in the success of our students.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that The Academy will formally close its doors at the end of the current academic year in June 2025. Enrolment has declined by 44 percent over the past decade, driven by rising costs, the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant reduction in international students — factors that together have made continued operations unsustainable. The Academy had 97 students in the 2013-2014 academic year, 54 in 2023-2024 and 55 students in the current (2024-2025).

We extend our sincere gratitude to the parents who entrusted us, the staff who brought our mission to life, the community that supported our vision. And of course – to our students, for their contributions and achievements during their time here – and beyond.

In these final months, our priority remains supporting our students, staff and families. This chapter may be closing but the legacy of Robert Land Academy continues to live on in the values instilled, the futures changed and the generations of students who have gone on to become leaders in our society.

Thank you for the last half a century.