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February 28, 2026

Education Cooperation Leads New Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy


Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) President & CEO Pari Johnston, today, joined a Canadian government mission to India led by Prime Minister Mark Carney aiming... Read more
February 17, 2026

In a Strong, Agile Workforce, Colleges and Institutes are Trusted, Place-based, and Ready Partners


CICan President & CEO Pari Johnston, today, issued the following statement on the federal government’s Workforce Alliances
November 5, 2025

Building a Nation Starts With a Place-Based Approach


Statement by CICan President and CEO Pari Johnston on Budget 2025: I commend Budget 2025’s ambitions to build a confident, secure, and resilient country by... Read more
October 28, 2025

IIC and CICan Working Together to Remove Barriers to Post-Secondary Education


The Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), issued the following joint statement at the close of the 2025 National Indigenous Education... Read more
October 27, 2025

New $16 Million Partnership Strengthens Indigenous-Led Entrepreneurship and Business Education Across Canada


Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and three Indigenous institutes — Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, and Six Nations Polytechnic —... Read more
September 5, 2025

A skilled Canada = A strong Canada


Ottawa, September 5, 2025 – Canada needs a strong, agile workforce to build big things, drive economic transformation, and meet Canada’s most pressing challenges. Read the statement... Read more
July 18, 2025

An Open Letter to Doug Ford: Canada’s Colleges Empower the Nation


The following letter was addressed to the Honourable Doug Ford, Chair, Council of the Federation, on July 18, 2025. Premier Ford, Canada’s nation-building projects require... Read more
June 26, 2025

Colleges and Institutes Canada Welcomes Three New Board Members


Ottawa, June 26, 2025 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to announce the appointment and election of three new members to its Board... Read more
June 25, 2025

CICan Congratulates 2025 Recipients of the Leadership Excellence Award for Students


Ottawa, June 25, 2025 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of the 2025 recipients of its Leadership Excellence... Read more
May 14, 2025

An Open Letter to Prime Minister Carney: A Skilled Canada is a Strong Canada


Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of Canada’s publicly funded colleges, institutes, CEGEPs and polytechnics, I want to congratulate you on your election as Prime Minister... Read more
April 29, 2025

CICan Congratulates Canada’s 24th Prime Minister


Ottawa, April 29, 2025 – Colleges and Institutes Canada congratulates the re-elected government and all Members of Parliament — new and returning — across the country.... Read more
March 10, 2025

On Mark Carney’s Election as Liberal Party of Canada Leader


Ottawa, March 10, 2025 – Pari Johnston, President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada, today, issued the following statement: “On behalf of Colleges and Institutes... Read more
February 1, 2025

A United Public College Sector Supports a Strong and Resilient Canada


Ottawa, February 1, 2025 – Canada’s public colleges and institutes train the vital workers Canada needs; they help local businesses innovate, adopt and adapt new... Read more
November 6, 2024

New Green Skills Program will support Climate-smart Agribusiness in Egypt


Ottawa, November 6, 2024 – Today, Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced the launch of Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) new strategic partnership connecting... Read more
October 2, 2024

A message to Canadians from Canada’s public colleges and institutes


Ottawa, October 2, 2024 – I am writing this letter because the federal government’s September 18 announcement of changes to international student post-graduate work permits... Read more