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May 3, 2017
News Release

George Brown College President Anne Sado receives CICan’s Outstanding Services Award

Ottawa, May 3, 2017 – George Brown College President Anne Sado was recognized with the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Presidents’ Leadership Network Distinguished Service Award during the association’s annual conference, held in Ottawa. She... Read more
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
September 12, 2023
Blog Post

The stigma of the trades ends with colleges and institutes

By Denise Amyot, President and CEO, Colleges and Institutes Canada First published in Education for Employment Magazine, Fall 2023. By 2028, over 700,000 skilled trades people in Canada will retire. That’s what a 2021 RBC... Read more
Topic: Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 19, 2023
Blog Post

There is no sustainability without equity (SDG 10)

June is a unique month dedicated to celebrating diversity and promoting true inclusivity. It marks the convergence of two periods of recognition: Pride Month and National Indigenous Peoples Month. Both are celebratory but draw... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation
April 24, 2023
Blog Post

Investing in our planet today ensures a sustainable community for the future

Did you know that April 22 (this past Saturday) was Earth Day? Earth Day encourages citizens around the world to be more environmentally conscious and do their part to contribute to a greener society. The... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 27, 2022
Blog Post

Strong and successful small businesses make resilient and sustainable communities (SDGs 8 & 9)

Did you know that small businesses make up more than 98% of employer businesses in Canada and employ more than 10 million individuals? That’s a huge footprint and represents almost two thirds (64%) of the... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | 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
March 21, 2022
Blog Post

Voices for action against racism

That’s the theme of this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It calls on people everywhere to strengthen and consolidate their voices against racism, to mobilise against all forms and all manifestations... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
January 24, 2022
Blog Post

Good health includes mental health

Right now, Good Health and Well-Being (Sustainable Development Goal 3) is the most globally preoccupying SDG as each and every country grapples with the pandemic. Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is an essential... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Growing Talent for the 21st century
February 16, 2021
Blog Post

A land of opportunity

Immigration has long been one of the pillars of Canada’s strategy to diversify and grow its economy. The government’s #ImmigrationMatters campaign highlights its advantages, chief among which are contributing to the economy and creating jobs for... Read more
Topic: Growing Talent for the 21st century