February 21, 2020
In June 2018, Immigration Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched the Study Direct Stream (SDS) in China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. To support the growth in study permit applications, students from those countries can benefit from faster processing times by demonstrating upfront that they have the financial resources and language skills to succeed academically in Canada. A significant development for Canada’s international education industry, many have wondered, how was SDS developed and why those four countries?
Read more December 16, 2019
Second edition of Applied Research Comes of Age, produced in collaboration with Research Money.
Read more August 4, 2016
Canada's Partnership advantage in building education and training systems with developing countries. A submission to the Global Affairs Canada 2016 International Assistance Review on behalf of Canada's colleges and institutes.
Read more Tags: Federal Consultations
May 17, 2016
Canada’s colleges and institutes foster innovation that supports economic growth and social development. They improve the productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and community partners through the development of new and improved technologies, processes, products and services. This fact sheet provides a summary of the Colleges and Institutes Canada 2014-15 Survey of Applied Research Activity based on 113 responses from our members.
Read more September 1, 2015
Canada’s extensive network of colleges, institutes, cégeps and polytechnics serves over 3,000 communities from coast to coast to coast. These vital community hubs foster economic and social development and provide access to education for all Canadians. Canada’s approaching 150th anniversary affords a unique opportunity to make strategic investments in post-secondary education to ensure Canada’s continued future prosperity.
Read more Tags: 2016 Budget, Budget
August 27, 2015
Colleges and Institutes Canada recommendations focus on maximizing opportunities for skills development and labour market participation for all Canadians. Integration of youth, vulnerable groups, and immigrants into the labour market through colleges and institutes is essential for addressing skills gaps.
Read more Tags: Federal Budget, Federal Consultations, Pre-budget, Submission
August 27, 2015
Colleges and institutes contribute to the research and innovation cycle in Canada through applied research. More specifically, they directly contribute to applied research through enhanced research infrastructure, involvement of faculty and students, and the création of partnerships with the business, industry and social innovation sectors. Colleges and institutes receive the majority of their funding from the Government of Canada.
Read more Tags: Applied Research, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Scan, Innovation
