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March 8, 2024
Blog Post
By the Numbers: Exploring Women’s Presence in Canadian Colleges and Institutes
Canada has undoubtedly made significant strides in advancing gender equality, yet the journey towards full parity remains ongoing. Access to and representation in post-secondary education is critical here. Alongside global efforts to empower girls and... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
December 6, 2023
News Release
Ten Campus Living Labs highlight strategies to integrate sustainability across campus activities
Ottawa, December 6, 2023 – Colleges and institutes across the country are demonstrating ways to think and act holistically on climate change by turning their campuses into living labs for sustainability. A new report by Colleges... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future
May 8, 2023
Blog Post
Who, what, where, when, why, how: The World Congress 2023 rundown
We just wrapped up our first World Congress in more than 10 years! This year, our annual Connection Conference transformed into a worldwide partnership with the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP). Together we... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century | Uncategorized
February 14, 2023
Blog Post
SDG Week Canada is coming to a campus near you!
Brought to you by CICan, SDSN Canada, and the Sustainability Hub at UBC, SDG Week Canada is a chance to showcase and accelerate the SDGs on college, institute, and university campuses in a coordinated, collaborative... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
May 16, 2022
Blog Post
Representation is an essential part of treating everyone with dignity and equality (SDG 10)
Earlier this month, Canada made history by becoming the first country in the world to provide census data on transgender and non-binary people! This type of data is so important not only because it allows all... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
April 26, 2022
News Release
CICan recognizes excellence and leadership at colleges and institutes
Halifax, April 26, 2022 – Colleges and institutes Canada, today, announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence. The CICan Awards of Excellence recognize best practices from institutions across the country, as well as individual leadership... Read more
April 22, 2022
News Release
On Earth Day, CICan thanks members for leadership on climate action
Ottawa, April 22, 2022 – On Earth Day, Colleges and Institutes Canada President Denise Amyot issued the following statement: “With 689 locations across Canada, colleges and institutes make up the largest post-secondary network in the... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
February 7, 2022
Blog Post
International development must be sustainable
International Development Week (IDW) shines a spotlight on the important contributions that Canadians are making around the world. Now in its 32nd year, the theme #GoForTheGoals is a call to action for CICan, for our... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Deepening Global Engagement
January 24, 2022
Blog Post
SDG Accord: Help us showcase Canada’s leadership!
The SDG Accord inspires, celebrates, and advances the critical role of education in delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! As signatories, we maximize the impact of our efforts, share knowledge, commit to doing more,... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
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