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March 8, 2024
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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
November 22, 2023
Blog Post

Building a Better Future: Colleges and Institutes’ Role in Student Housing

Student housing in Canada is in a crisis. Rent is increasing, affordable housing options are dwindling, and colleges and institutes are bursting with students striving to learn and make a positive impact on our economy.... Read more
Topic: Building Campuses of the Future | 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
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
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
November 8, 2021
Blog Post

There is no future without net-zero

A new report from a Berlin-based think tank ranks Canada’s per-capita carbon emissions among the highest in the world. This is not the record we want to be setting. We need to get serious about reducing emissions,... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future
April 26, 2021
News Release

CICan recognizes excellence and leadership at colleges and institutes

Ottawa, April 26, 2021 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence which were recognized during the association’s virtual annual conference. The CICan Awards of Excellence recognize best practices from... Read more
February 10, 2020
Blog Post

Changing realities

A recent Pulse on VR report on the state of virtual reality in Canada shared that in 2017, the global virtual reality industry generated $6 billion in revenue, representing an 84% increase over the previous... Read more
Topic: Growing Talent for the 21st century