News Releases
December 2, 2021
Bird Construction, CICan launch new bursary for Indigenous students with support of Paul and Gerri Charette
Bird Construction Inc. (“Bird”) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (“CICan”), in partnership with Paul and Gerri Charette, are pleased to announce the establishment of the Bird Construction... Read More
November 24, 2021
Colleges and Institutes Canada reacts to Speech from the Throne
Denise Amyot, President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada issued the following statement on the Speech from the Throne to open the first session of the 44th Parliament of... Read More
November 3, 2021
National mobility program makes international learning experiences more accessible to Canadian post-secondary students.
Thousands of Canadian post-secondary students will soon have access to life-changing international study and work opportunities through the new Global Skills Opportunity program. Officially launched... Read More
November 1, 2021
Colleges and institutes commit to achieving net-zero emission campuses
As international talks are underway at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), Canada’s public colleges, CEGEPs, polytechnics and institutes are pledging to do their part to... Read MoreOctober 26, 2021
Colleges and Institutes Canada welcomes new cabinet
Denise Amyot, President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada issued the following statement on the new federal... Read More
October 21, 2021
CICan announces 2021 Art Showcase winners
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2021 Art Showcase competition. This annual contest is open to students from colleges and institutes across the... Read More
October 19, 2021
Colleges and institutes support immigrant integration for Canadian prosperity
A new report by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) outlines how members help Canada achieve its ambitious immigration targets, while supporting the integration of immigrants and international... Read MoreSeptember 27, 2021
Research activity on the rise at Canada’s colleges and institutes
Research activity continues to grow at colleges and institutes across Canada who are increasingly recognized for their essential contribution to the country’s innovation ecosystem, by both... Read More
September 23, 2021
CICan marks Global Goals Week with new SDG report
As the world marks Global Goals Week, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals... Read More
September 21, 2021
CICan congratulates all new and returning MPs
Denise Amyot, President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada issued the following statement on Canada’s 44th federal... Read MoreSeptember 9, 2021
Colleges and Institutes Canada shares its expertise on competency-based education and training
Competency-based education and training is at the heart of the Canadian system of colleges and institutes, and one of its greatest strengths. Over the last 40-years, these institutions have refined... Read More