Strengthening Canada’s Global Skills
Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) is Canada’s national outbound student mobility pilot program. GSO helps Canadian post-secondary students, especially underrepresented students, acquire in-demand global skills through international study and work experiences….

Equipping Learners to Propel Canada Forward
The support of colleges will be critical to propelling Canada forward while meeting the needs of our increasingly diverse population and addressing labour shortages.

Submission to An Immigration System for Canada’s Future
Immigration is key to Canada’s growth and prosperity. As Canada evolves, so too must its immigration system. Today, Canada is a leader when it comes to sustainable economic and demographic…

Adapting Infrastructure to Face Climate Change
CICan’s network of over 140 publicly assisted colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics collaborate with government, industries, and not-for-profits to train nearly a million diverse learners every year. CICan’s members are…

The role of colleges and institutes in improving graduation rates and successful outcomes for Indigenous students
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is the national and international voice of 141 publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs and polytechnics. Across close to 700 campuses and access centres, our members…

Enhancing student mental health at Canada’s public colleges and institutes
Student mental health has been a dominant issue on post-secondary campuses across the country for years. In many ways, the challenges of living with COVID-19 over the past few years…

Making Investments Count
Over 95% of Canadians live within 50 kilometres of a public college, institute, CEGEPs or polytechnic. With their extensive footprint across the country, our members make a difference in communities…

Are We Ready?
“Are We Ready?” is a scan and compilation of college and institute leadership in climate action across three crucial areas: Curriculum, Applied Research and Community Engagement, and Campus Infrastructure and…

Accelerating Canadian Innovation through Business-led R&D Partnerships with Colleges, Polytechnics and Cégeps
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of Budget 2023

Future Proofing Canada
CICan’s Recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance – Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of Budget 2023
