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May 8, 2026
# UPDATED: Instructure/Canvas Security Incident
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### **UPDATED AT 11:35 a.m., MAY 8, 2026:**
OCAD University continues to monitor a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the vendor that operates Canvas. This is a learning management system used to manage coursework, assignments, grades and communication between enrolled students and faculty members.
Based on feedback from Instructure, OCAD U has now restored access to Canvas and there is no impact to current operations. Instructure has provided information regarding this incident, [Security Incident Update & FAQs \| Instructure](https://www.instructure.com/incident_update "https://www.instructure.com/incident_update").
GradEx 111 is unaffected by this incident and is going ahead as planned. Classes for the Winter term have ended; there has been no impact on classes.
The University will continue to provide updates on the [OCAD U website](https://www.ocadu.ca/news/notice-instructure/canvas-security-incident "https://www.ocadu.ca/news/notice-instructure/canvas-security-incident"), as information becomes available.
**What to watch for**
As a precaution, students, faculty and staff are asked to be on alert for phishing messages that claim to come from Canvas, Instructure or OCAD U, especially messages asking them to click a link, re-enter their password or provide personal information.
**A reminder: OCAD University will never ask for a person's password by email, text, or phone.**
If people receive a suspicious message, they should report it to [itsecurity@ocadu.ca ](mailto:itsecurity@ocadu.ca "mailto:itsecurity@ocadu.ca")via email.
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