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October 28, 2024
Blog Post

Canada’s Climate Goals Start on Campus

Addressing Canada’s big challenges requires creative solutions. As natural innovators, colleges and institutes can and must be key ecosystem partners. Through skills training to meet labour demand, mission-driven applied research, and community leadership, they drive... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Building Campuses of the Future
October 17, 2024
Blog Post

An Open Letter to Our Sector

Dear Presidents and Directors General, I’m writing, today, to you and to your campus communities to share our concerns about the impact of recent federal immigration policy reforms on your communities, to echo your frustration... Read more
Topic: Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
October 2, 2024
News Release

A message to Canadians from Canada’s public colleges and institutes

Ottawa, October 2, 2024 - I am writing this letter because the federal government’s September 18 announcement of changes to international student post-graduate work permits will damage Canadian communities, businesses, and local economies. The government’s... Read more
Topic: Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
September 18, 2024
News Release

CICan’s Statement on International Student Reforms

Ottawa, September 18, 2024 – Today, Ministers Miller and Boissonnault announced a series of reforms to reduce the number of temporary residents to Canada, including further reductions to overall international student numbers and changes to... Read more
Topic: Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
September 13, 2024
Blog Post

CICan’s Roadmap to 2026

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Me94OgV3X0[/embed] We are living in dynamic, disruptive and uncertain times. CICan is evolving to meet the moment. We have a new leadership team and organizational structure. A new vision to drive impact with an eye... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
August 22, 2024
Blog Post

The Cap on International Students Is Working, And Colleges Are Bracing for the Impacts

By Pari Johnston, President & CEO, Colleges and Institutes Canada. Let’s set the record straight. Despite reports that Canada is approving study permits for international students at a faster pace than last year, the cap... Read more
Topic: Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
July 18, 2024
Blog Post

The Future of Canada’s Trades Sector Lies with Colleges and Institutes

Fact: In the past 24 months, more than 2,200 high school students have explored the possibility of pursuing fulfilling careers in the skilled trades and related fields through summits hosted by 17 colleges and institutes... Read more
Topic: Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
July 2, 2024
Blog Post

A New Strategic Direction

What’s On My Mind? With Pari Johnston. Canadians can expect a lot of change in the next 18 months. In view of a coming federal election, it’s clear that colleges and institutes can and must... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 27, 2024
Blog Post

Our Year in Impact

What’s On My Mind? With Pari Johnston. In a year marked by change, we have a lot to be proud of. I’m happy to share some reflections on our achievements, on our challenges, and on... Read more
Topic: Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 25, 2024
News Release

Mohawk College President, Ron McKerlie, is honoured with the CICan 2024 Distinguished Award

Ottawa, June 25, 2024 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) proudly announces that Ron J. McKerlie, the 8th President of Mohawk College, has been awarded the CICan 2024 Distinguished Service Award. Each year, the CICan... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century | Protecting a Balanced Approach to Copyright