Embedding Virtual Simulations in an Education Program

March 4 - 11, 2026
Online

Join Canadian educators who are global leaders in simulation-based education. Connect with peers and experts for coaching and critical reflection to help you plan and enhance your use of virtual simulations – including screen-based simulations, virtual gaming simulations, and extended reality.

This free, two-part online workshop is designed for post-secondary educators who are using—or planning to use—virtual simulations in their teaching.

English dates: March 4 & 11.

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Colleges & Institutes Canada
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Simulation Canada
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CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more

Information Session: Building a Climate-Smart Agribusiness Centre in Egypt with Canadian Expertise

March 4, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm EDT
Online

This session will provide an overview of the initiative, explain how to submit a proposal, and offer an opportunity to ask questions.

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (EDT)

Please note that the information session will be held in English.

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Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
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Contact Info

For program information
Rachel Ouellette
ROuellette@cican.org

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more

Info Session: Become a Delivery Partner: Offer New Upskilling Microcredentials in High-Growth Sectors

April 15, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm EST
Online

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) invites our member institutions to deliver new upskilling microcredentials in high-growth sectors including clean technology, advanced manufacturing, and agricultural technology. Developed by a consortia of colleges and institutes in collaboration with industry experts, these programs are tailored to meet workforce needs, bridge talent gaps, and provide rapid pathways to employment.

These programs leverage work-integrated learning and have been reviewed by equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) specialists to improve accessibility. Subsidized and tailored for flexible delivery options, they meet the needs of participants, industry, and institutions alike.

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Upskilling for the Innovation Economy

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Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
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Contact Info

For program information
Joelle Deschambault
jdeschambault@cican.org

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more

BCDI 2030 Information session: Call for proposals for training services

March 19, 2025 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm EDT
Online

CICan/UnivCan consortium is pleased to invite its members to participate in an information session on the call for proposals for training services in professional integration and employability development during a webinar.

The webinar will allow members to learn more and ask questions about this call for proposals.

Please note that the deadline to register for the webinar is March 18, 2025.

If you have any questions about this call or BCDI 2030, please contact our team.

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Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
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Contact Info

For program information
Cristina Navarro
cnavarro@cican.org

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more

Canada-US Developments and CICan Response

March 7, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm EST
Online
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Join Colleges and Institutes Canada’s President and CEO, Pari Johnston for a CICan Presidents’ briefing call on Friday, March 7 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET to hear an update regarding the Canada-US trade war and the sector response.

Register

Additional Information

Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
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Contact Info

For registration information
Nazmul Arifeen
NArifeen@cican.org

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more

“Updates from Ottawa” GR Network call

March 19, 2025 | 5:00 - 5:45 pm EST
Online
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CICan’s Government Relations & Policy team will hold its regular Update from Ottawa GR Network call, on the third Wednesday of each month, from 1:00 p.m. — 1:45 p.m. (Eastern Time). The call may be of interest to college government relations leads. The recurring meetings are scheduled twice a year, in January and in September.

Please register for the call and save the recurring event to your calendar as outlined below.

Save the Updates from Ottawa event to your calendar

  • Step 1:  Register using the form below. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to download the .ics file.
  • Step 2: Save the .ics file to your computer and open it with your calendar program (e.g., Outlook, Google Calendar).

Note: If the GR Team is required to cancel or reschedule one of the calls due to unavoidable circumstances, we will notify you in advance. In such cases, please be sure to manually remove the cancelled occurrence from your calendar.

Register

Additional Information

Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
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Contact Info

For registration information
Nazmul Arifeen
NArifeen@cican.org

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more

“Updates from Ottawa” GR Network call

February 19, 2025 | 5:00 - 5:45 pm EST
Online
Register

CICan’s Government Relations & Policy team will hold its regular Update from Ottawa GR Network call, on the third Wednesday of each month, from 1:00 p.m. — 1:45 p.m. (Eastern Time). The call may be of interest to college government relations leads. The recurring meetings are scheduled twice a year, in January and in September.

Please register for the call and save the recurring event to your calendar as outlined below.

Save the Updates from Ottawa event to your calendar

  • Step 1:  Register using the form below. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to download the .ics file.
  • Step 2: Save the .ics file to your computer and open it with your calendar program (e.g., Outlook, Google Calendar).

Note: If the GR Team is required to cancel or reschedule one of the calls due to unavoidable circumstances, we will notify you in advance. In such cases, please be sure to manually remove the cancelled occurrence from your calendar.

Register

Additional Information

Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
Visit Website | Email

Contact Info

For registration information
Nazmul Arifeen
NArifeen@cican.org

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) – Construction Research Centre: Research Engagement Webinar

February 21, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm EST
Online
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Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), in collaboration with the National Research Council (NRC), will co-host a webinar on the work undertaken at the NRC Construction Research Centre and engagement opportunities for colleges and institutes to collaborate with the centre.

The webinar will provide an overview of core work being done at the Construction Research Centre and share how you can engage in the Centre’s two challenge programs: the Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program and the Low Carbon Built Environment Challenge program.

Webinar dates

English webinar: Friday, February 21, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
French Webinar: Friday, February 21, from 10:30 am to 12:00 p.m. (ET)

Register

Additional Information

Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
Visit Website | Email

Contact Info

For registration information
Nazmul Arifeen
NArifeen@cican.org

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more

Info Session: Become a Delivery Partner: Offer New Upskilling Microcredentials in High-Growth Sectors

February 25, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm EST
Online

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) invites our member institutions to deliver new upskilling microcredentials in high-growth sectors including clean technology, advanced manufacturing, and agricultural technology. Developed by a consortia of colleges and institutes in collaboration with industry experts, these programs are tailored to meet workforce needs, bridge talent gaps, and provide rapid pathways to employment.

These programs leverage work-integrated learning and have been reviewed by equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) specialists to improve accessibility. Subsidized and tailored for flexible delivery options, they meet the needs of participants, industry, and institutions alike.

Join our Information Session

Learn more about this opportunity, gain insight into the application process and program benefits, and ask questions directly to our team.

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm EST
Register

For questions, additional information, or to arrange a one-on-one discussion, contact us by email.

This initiative is part of CICan’s Upskilling for the Innovation Economy program, funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada.

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Upskilling for the Innovation Economy

This initiative brings together CICan members to develop and deliver new microcredentials aimed at upskilling workers in high-growth sectors, including agricultural technology, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology. Not only will... more
Learn more

Additional Information

Organizer

Colleges & Institutes Canada
Visit Website | Email

Contact Info

For program information
Joëlle Deschambault
innovation@cican.org

CICan’s Code of Conduct & Duty of Care

CICan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all events. Attendees are expected to act considerately toward others’ health and wellbeing, follow public health guidance if unwell, and uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more