Commuting and Campuses – A Guide to Sustainable Transportation Solutions
As many of us are well aware, there is an increasing need and global emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and correspondingly – an urgent need to reevaluate our…
Gender Policy, International Programs
Gender equality is a key foundation of a quality education, both because girls and women have a right to it, and because their equal participation in it enriches education and…
Protecting Balanced Copyright and User Choice: Safeguarding Educational Fair Dealing
Why Copyright Matters to Colleges and Institutes. Copyright is important to learners, faculty and staff at colleges and institutes. Copyright law affects how learners and educators use various materials to…
Boosting Education and Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback in response to the federal government’s consultation on copyright and generative artificial intelligence.
Strengthening Canada’s Global Skills
Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) is Canada’s national outbound student mobility pilot program. GSO helps Canadian post-secondary students, especially underrepresented students, acquire in-demand global skills through international study and work experiences….
Equipping Learners to Propel Canada Forward
The support of colleges will be critical to propelling Canada forward while meeting the needs of our increasingly diverse population and addressing labour shortages.
Submission to An Immigration System for Canada’s Future
Immigration is key to Canada’s growth and prosperity. As Canada evolves, so too must its immigration system. Today, Canada is a leader when it comes to sustainable economic and demographic…
Adapting Infrastructure to Face Climate Change
CICan’s network of over 140 publicly assisted colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics collaborate with government, industries, and not-for-profits to train nearly a million diverse learners every year. CICan’s members are…
The role of colleges and institutes in improving graduation rates and successful outcomes for Indigenous students
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is the national and international voice of 141 publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs and polytechnics. Across close to 700 campuses and access centres, our members…
Enhancing student mental health at Canada’s public colleges and institutes
Student mental health has been a dominant issue on post-secondary campuses across the country for years. In many ways, the challenges of living with COVID-19 over the past few years…