News Releases
November 24, 2022
Colleges and institutes to support Kenya’s emerging blue economy
Nairobi, November 24, 2022 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to announce a brand-new project in support of Kenya’s economic diversification. The Kenya Blue Economy Skills... Read More
November 21, 2022
New Canadian scholarship program addresses inequality in developing countries
Djerba, November 21, 2022 – A Canadian delegation including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, yesterday, promoted the value of studying in Canada and... Read MoreNovember 4, 2022
CICan participates in the discussion on the future of sustainable finance at the Sustainable Finance Forum
Ottawa November 4, 2022- CICan was pleased to participate in the important discussions on the future of sustainable finance during the Sustainable Finance Forum organized by Ryan Turnbull, Member of... Read MoreNovember 3, 2022
CICan welcomes additional support in the Fall economic update and looks forward to further investment in critical areas
Ottawa, November 3, 2022 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to see investments in “an economy that works for everyone” in the fall economic... Read More
November 3, 2022
Healthcare sector to benefit from release of first-ever national occupational standard for personal care providers (PSWs, CCAs, HCAs, etc.)
OTTAWA, November 3, 2022: Educators, workers, and employers in the long-term care, home care, and community services sector have a new tool to help reduce skills gaps, better understand job... Read More
November 1, 2022
New program provides up to $10,000 to hire and train a first-year apprentice
Ottawa, November 1, 2022 – It’s now easier for small and medium-sized employers in the construction and manufacturing sectors to hire first-year apprentices. Colleges and Institutes Canada... Read More
October 27, 2022
CICan issues recommendations to help futureproof the Canadian labour market
Ottawa, October 27, 2022 – As the country works to rebuild the workforce and strengthen the economy, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has issued seven recommendations to the House of Commons... Read More
October 27, 2022
CICan’s national Indigenous Education Symposium highlights the importance of collective action in advancing truth and reconciliation.
Quebec City, October 27, 2022 – Earlier this week, nearly 150 educational leaders gathered during Colleges and Institutes Canada’s national Indigenous Education Symposium to discuss and reflect... Read MoreSeptember 28, 2022
Peter Devlin becomes CICan’s new Board Chair
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to welcome Fanshawe College president Peter Devlin as its new Board... Read More
September 20, 2022
New report showcases key role of colleges and institutes in Canada’s climate action
To mark Global Goals Week, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is releasing a new milestone report detailing the role played by its members in addressing climate change and supporting Canada’s... Read More
September 6, 2022
Colleges and institutes to help newcomers better integrate into Canadian workplaces
Moving to Canada can provide many opportunities, but also comes with unique challenges for newcomers looking for meaningful employment. To better support newcomers, Colleges and Institutes Canada... Read More