Colleges and Institutes Canada 
News Releases
December 11, 2019
New project gives Canadians facing barriers access to pre-apprenticeship training adapted for their success
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) in partnership with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is launching a two and a half year project funded by the Government of Canada as part of the Skilled... Read More
December 6, 2019
CICan reacts to the 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 43rd Parliament of... Read More
November 22, 2019
Support collaboration to give Canadian innovation a boost
In our country of small businesses, where over 99% of companies are considered small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), collaboration is often the key to growth and innovation. It’s what spurs... Read More
November 20, 2019
Colleges and institutes play a critical role in Canadian innovation according to latest Applied Research Survey
As we mark global entrepreneurship week to celebrate and recognize Canadian ingenuity, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to release its latest survey of research activity at... Read More
November 13, 2019
Canadians value life-long learning as the answer to disruption
With the labour market changing faster than ever to keep up with disruptive technologies, a new report commissioned by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), and launched today in Ottawa, shows that... Read MoreOctober 22, 2019
CICan congratulates all new and returning MPs
Denise Amyot, President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada issued the following statement on the election of a new federal... Read More
October 2, 2019
Canadian colleges and institutes support education for employment in Tunisia
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) announced the official launch of its new Education for Employment (EFE) Program – Al-Najah Tunisia last Friday in Tunis. The program will support higher... Read More
September 18, 2019
Colleges and Institutes Canada invites candidates to see their local campuses in action
Today, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) launched their outreach campaign calling on federal candidates to visit and get to know their local college, institute or polytechnic... Read MoreSeptember 6, 2019
Investments in skills and innovation needed to respond to climate change
With federal budget consultations underway, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has issued seven recommendations aimed at supporting economic growth, competitiveness and the fight against climate... Read More
August 26, 2019
CICan to help 230 young Canadians join the green economy
CICan is proud to announce the renewal of two programs funded under Canada’s modernized Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. This will allow an additional 230 young Canadians to get a strong start... Read MoreAugust 22, 2019
CICan to support student mobility as part of Canada’s new International Education Strategy
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) welcomes the launch of Canada’s new International Education Strategy and looks forward to working with the federal government and other stakeholders to... Read More