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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
August 15, 2023
Blog Post

Empowering change: How a free microcredential launched Arlyn’s healthcare career

“While working in the housekeeping field, I was contemplating getting a Health Care Aide certificate. I saw the SCA program as the perfect opportunity to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue my new... Read more
Topic: Uncategorized
July 13, 2023
News Release

CICan welcomes new board members at Annual General Meeting

Ottawa, July 13, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors. The new directors were elected during CICan's annual general meeting on June 20th. ... Read more
Topic: Uncategorized
June 5, 2023
Blog Post

Igniting collective action towards net zero. (SDG 13 & SDG 17)

We've said it before, and we'll say it again. Colleges and institutes play a pivotal role in our race to net zero. We are a vital catalyst, including environmental awareness in training programs and fostering... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Building Campuses of the Future | Uncategorized
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
February 27, 2023
Blog Post

Innovation starts with a challenge (SDG 9)

What do you get when you combine a college or institute, a small business, and a challenge? We’ll give you a hint – it’s one of Canada’s strongest motors for innovation and a fundamental part... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future
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
January 10, 2023
Perspectives Live

Taking equity diversity and inclusion to the next level

Canada is a country filled with people of diverse identities, a ″cultural mosaic” as some say. That’s why it is essential to have a workforce that represents diversity and gives equal chance to equity deserving... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Deepening Global Engagement
October 3, 2022
Blog Post

Artificial Intelligence is here, and it’s growing (SDG 8 & SDG 9)

You may not think about it, but artificial intelligence impacts our lives every day. But what is AI, anyways? It’s not all robots and self-driving cars. The theories of AI and Big Data allow businesses, organizations,... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future