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June 29, 2020
News Release

Niagara College President Dan Patterson receives CICan’s Distinguished Service Award

Ottawa, June 29, 2020 – Niagara College President Dan Patterson was honoured by his peers of the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Presidents’ Leadership Network who named him as the 2020 recipient of its Distinguished... Read more
April 30, 2024
News Release

CICan Announces 2024 Awards of Excellence Recipients

Celebrating Outstanding Achievements in Canada's College and Institute Sector Calgary, April 30, 2024 - Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) proudly announces its 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients, spotlighting innovation and exceptional performance within our pan-Canadian... 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
February 23, 2024
Blog Post

Canada’s research and innovation group chat needs colleges and institutes

What’s on my mind? With Pari Johnston As our innovation minister likes to say, today’s research is tomorrow’s economy. Last year’s Report on the Federal Research Support System (“the Bouchard Report”) made it clear that... Read more
Topic: Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
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
April 25, 2023
News Release

Colleges and Institutes Canada and World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Strengthen their Commitment to Building a More Sustainable and Equitable World

Ottawa, April 25, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) today signed the World Congress Montreal Declaration, a global statement of sustainability, to reinforce and strengthen their... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
April 24, 2023
News Release

CICan Announces its 2023 Awards of Excellence Recipients

Montreal, April 24, 2023 - Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) today announced the recipients of its 2023 Awards of Excellence, which recognize best practices and individual achievements from colleges and institutes across the country. Every... Read more
June 30, 2022
News Release

Canadian post-secondary leaders recognized internationally for excellence

Ottawa, June 30, 2022- Earlier this month, 12 Canadian leaders in post-secondary education were recognized by the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics’ (WFCP) fifth annual Awards of Excellence during a ceremony in Basque Country... Read more
May 12, 2022
News Release

Colleges and institutes to provide scholarships and other supports for Ukrainian students coming to Canada

Ottawa, May 12, 2022 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) announced today that, thanks to the generosity of its members, over 150 scholarships will be available to Ukrainian students coming to Canada to study as... Read more
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
December 2, 2021
News Release

Bird Construction, CICan launch new bursary for Indigenous students with support of Paul and Gerri Charette

Mississauga, ON, Dec. 1, 2021 - Bird Construction Inc. (“Bird”) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (“CICan”), in partnership with Paul and Gerri Charette, are pleased to announce the establishment of the Bird Construction /Paul and... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation