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November 29, 2023
News Release

Four Bursaries Awarded in National Campus Sustainability Challenge

Ottawa, November 29, 2023 – Four student climate leaders, each from a different college or institute, will be further empowered with a new bursary through the latest edition of the ImpAct-Climate Challenge. The challenge, delivered... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
August 3, 2023
News Release

24 prizes awarded to climate champions in CICan’s ImpAct-Climate Challenge

Ottawa, August 3, 2023 – Twenty-four college and institute climate champions, including institutions, groups, and individuals, were recognized through Colleges and Institutes Canada’s first ImpAct-Climate Challenge. From February to May of this year, the challenge... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
June 13, 2022
Blog Post

Carefully managing our oceans is key to a sustainable future. (SDG 14)

Oceans are one of the world’s greatest resources. Covering more than 70 % of the planet, oceans support the environment and make the Earth habitable for humans. In fact, our rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, much... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation
January 20, 2022
News Release

Colleges and Institutes Canada Encourages Members to Sign the SDG Accord

Ottawa, January 20, 2022 – As part of its ongoing commitment to promote the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Colleges and institutes Canada (CICan) is encouraging all its members to sign the SDG Accord.... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
September 27, 2021
Blog Post

Report: Working towards the SDGs for a better future

On the occasion of Global Goals Week, we just released our first report outlining how our many programs and partnerships support the SDGs in Canada and abroad! While everything we do is tied to at least... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
September 27, 2021
Blog Post

Update! Explore new highlights in our SDG open educational resource

We’ve just completed the latest update of: The SDG Toolkit for Canadian Colleges and Institutes! The guide highlights innovations in finance, academics, student life, infrastructure, and applied research that show how colleges and institutes are leading... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
September 23, 2021
News Release

CICan marks Global Goals Week with new SDG report

Ottawa, September 23, 2021 – As the world marks Global Goals Week, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One year after signing... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
November 11, 2019
Blog Post

Increasing quality of life for Canadians as they age

According to the United Nations, in 2017, there were 962 million people aged 60 or over, more than twice as many as in 1980. By 2050, the UN expects this number reach nearly 2.1 billion!... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
July 24, 2019
Blog Post

Growth for Canada’s Tourism Sector

For many in Canada and around the world, the summer months are a time to take advantage of longer, warmer days and an opportunity to visit new places and experience new cultures. Did you know that... Read more
Topic: Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 21, 2018
News Release

CICan welcomes new Board members and Chair

Ottawa, June 21, 2018 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors, as well as a new Chair. Dr. Michel Tarko, President and CEO of the... Read more