Not considered canon; it is canon.

We know the CoW and the Synod replaced the Mages Guild, but I wouldn't yet consider them a certainty for Skyrim. The CoW and Synod are Imperial institutions, and we can't really know what sort of Imperial presence will exist in Skyrim.

If they do turn up in the game, it will be interesting to see how they differ from one another. Infernal City was vague on the details, so the only thing we have that approaches a 'hint' is that, from what I understand, the word "synod" has a religious connotation.

ur Oblivion character if u played Arch Mage probably died and this happened lmao

Synod vs College of Whispers.

I wonder how the rewards and titles will be given for these organizations.

I still hope for the telvanni to be joinable like a remnants faction or something but i seriously doubt it :sadvaultboy:

There's definitely going to be a Mage's Guild. There better also be spell creation...

While I would like to see spell making return I think I can understand why it might not make it in the finished product. If spell making is to be sacrificed for more unique spells and spell effects than what was in Oblivion then so be it, I really wont be all that broken up if spell making doesnt return.