Thorneloe heading to court to stop Laurentian's attempt to end federation The president of Thorneloe University, which has launched a court challenge against Laurentian University's move to cut ties with its fellow Sudbury, Ont., school, can't unilaterally terminate its relationship with its federated partners. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Apr 19, 2021 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 19 John Gibaut, president of Thorneloe University, and his organization are trying to stop Laurentian University's 'Notice of its intention to disclaim or resiliate' the federation agreement with Thornel...