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November 29, 2023

Four Bursaries Awarded in National Campus Sustainability Challenge

Ottawa, November 29, 2023 – Four student climate leaders, each from a different college or institute, will be further empowered with a new bursary through... Read more
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November 22, 2023

Colleges and Institutes Canada Call on the Government’s Support in Addressing the Student Housing Crisis on National Housing Day

Ottawa, November 22, 2023 – On the occasion of National Housing Day, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) today issued the following official statement: “Safe, affordable,... Read more
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November 21, 2023

New mobility-focused innovation projects will reduce barriers to studying or working abroad

More Canadian colleges and institutes will be able to create accessible international work and learning experiences for Canadian students, thanks to 27 new mobility-focused innovation... Read more
November 10, 2023

Canada’s post-secondary institutions to help empower African student with the first 14 BCDI 2030 scholarship projects

More than 200 African students will have the life-changing opportunity to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution thanks to the first 14 scholarship projects launched... Read more
October 31, 2023

New Tool Helps Construction and Manufacturing Businesses Build Strong and Diverse Workforces

Ottawa, October 26, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is proud to introduce ApprenticeConnect, a bilingual platform to support apprentice recruitment, training, and retention for... Read more
October 10, 2023

Universities, Colleges, Students Call on Government to Invest in On-Campus Mental Health Care on World Mental Health Day

Ottawa, October 10, 2023 – On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), today, issued the following official statement in... Read more
September 19, 2023

CICan launches the ImpAct-Climate Challenge to raise awareness of greenhouse gases across Canadian campuses.

Ottawa, September 18 – In a determined effort to combat climate change and foster a culture of sustainability, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is thrilled... Read more
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September 12, 2023

Colleges and Institutes Canada Appoints Pari Johnston as President & CEO

Ottawa, September 12, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Pari Johnston as its incoming President and CEO,... Read more
August 22, 2023

CICan statement on comments regarding a potential cap on international student enrollment by federal officials

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), today, issued the following official statement in response to comments regarding a potential cap on international student enrollment by federal... Read more
August 16, 2023

New program to create sustainable growth in rural, remote, and northern communities

Ottawa, August 16, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Green Pathways for Small Communities (GPSC) program,... Read more
August 3, 2023

24 prizes awarded to climate champions in CICan’s ImpAct-Climate Challenge

Ottawa, August 3, 2023 – Twenty-four college and institute climate champions, including institutions, groups, and individuals, were recognized through Colleges and Institutes Canada’s first ImpAct-Climate... Read more
July 25, 2023

Career Launcher’s new funding ensures access to sustainable jobs for youth across Canada

OTTAWA, July 25, 2023 At least 174 more youth will have the opportunity to kick start their careers in the clean technologies sector with renewed... Read more
July 25, 2023

CICan Recognized in Canada’s Voluntary National Review at the United Nation’s High-Level Political Forum 2023

Ottawa, July 25, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is proud to have been recognized in Canada’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United... Read more
July 24, 2023

Tanzania Folk Development Colleges to formally adopt Gender Safeguarding Guidelines

Nearly 600 postsecondary institutions in Tanzania will have an extra tool to enhance the safety and protection of young women and men against sexual and... Read more
July 19, 2023

Canadian colleges and institutes to support inclusive economy in Tanzania

Funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, the seven-year $25 million program will be delivered in partnership with Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, Science and... Read more