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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
September 18, 2024
CICan’s Statement on International Student Reforms
Ottawa, September 18, 2024 – Today, Ministers Miller and Boissonnault announced a series of reforms to reduce the number of temporary residents to Canada, including... Read more
September 18, 2024
CICan Elects New Chair and Vice-Chair to its Board of Directors
Ottawa, September 18, 2024 — CICan is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Pierre Zundel as Chair and Carolyn Campbell as Vice-Chair of its... Read more
July 29, 2024
CICan Welcomes New Leadership to its Board for 2024-25
Ottawa, July 29, 2024 — Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors.... Read more
June 25, 2024
Mohawk College President, Ron McKerlie, is honoured with the CICan 2024 Distinguished Award
Ottawa, June 25, 2024 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) proudly announces that Ron J. McKerlie, the 8th President of Mohawk College, has been awarded... Read more
June 13, 2024
Green Training Modules for Trades Educators to Support Sustainable Housing Construction
OTTAWA, ON — Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), the national voice of Canada’s largest post-secondary education network, today released new professional development modules for construction... Read more
April 30, 2024
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... Read more
April 16, 2024
Colleges and Institutes Ready to Partner in Budget 2024 Commitments
Ottawa, April 16, 2024 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) welcomes Budget 2024’s commitment to addressing Canada’s most urgent challenges by investing in workforce development.... Read more
March 4, 2024
Colleges and Institutes Canada Partnership to upskill 1,000 Canadians for jobs in key innovation sectors
Short-term upskilling opportunities are being funded by Upskill Canada as part of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Upskilling for Industry Initiative. TORONTO, February 29,... Read more
January 30, 2024
Open Letter to Minister Miller: Concerns Regarding January 22nd, 2024 Announcement on International Student Program
The following letter was addressed to the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada. Dear Honourable Marc Miller, On behalf of... Read more
January 24, 2024
60 new virtual simulations provide more innovative learning experiences for healthcare students
Ottawa, January 24, 2024 – On the occasion of the International Day of Education, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), in partnership with Simulation Canada, announced... Read more
January 22, 2024
CICan’s statement in response to federal announcement regarding a decreased number of new international student permits in 2024
Ottawa, January 22, 2024 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) issued a statement in response to today’s announcement by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and... Read more