News Releases
April 26, 2021
CICan recognizes excellence and leadership at colleges and institutes
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence which were recognized during the association’s virtual annual... Read More
April 23, 2021
CICan issues statement on equity, diversity and inclusion
On the occasion of Diversity Month in Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), today, issued the following official statement on equity, diversity and... Read More
April 22, 2021
Colleges and institutes supporting the transition to a net zero economy
As we celebrate Earth Day, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is releasing a brand-new position paper to highlight the critical role its members across the country can play to help Canada achieve... Read More
April 19, 2021
Colleges and institutes welcome investments in skills, training and trades
Colleges and institutes across Canada are pleased to see that skills development occupies such a critical role in the government’s recovery plan, as outlined in the federal budget. They stand ready... Read More
April 16, 2021
Free work integrated training offered to attract and rapidly train long-term care workers across Canada
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to announce that applications for the Supportive Care Assistant Program, funded by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program, are now... Read More
April 12, 2021
CICan launches new report and environmental scan on microcredentials
In order to help understand the latest trends in lifelong learning, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has released a new study on the status of microcredentials. Based on an environmental scan... Read More
April 9, 2021
How Ottawa can help ensure more inclusive post-pandemic recovery
With its upcoming budget, the federal government has an opportunity to set in motion a truly resilient recovery for Canada. We believe the foundation of this effort must be helping the many... Read MoreApril 7, 2021
Overcoming the barriers women face in entering the skilled trades
The pandemic exposed the fact that women hold a disproportionate share of low-paying jobs while carrying the brunt of family responsibilities. One area of policy focus should be providing... Read More
March 25, 2021
CICan releases new national framework for micro-credentials
With more and more Canadians looking to colleges and institutes for upskilling and reskilling opportunities, micro-credentials have never been in such high demand, or so important to Canada’s... Read More
February 10, 2021
CICan’s Board of Directors endorses the Future Skills Council’s Report
As leaders in Canada’s post-secondary education sector and members of the Board of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), we welcome and wholeheartedly support the priorities identified in the... Read More
December 4, 2020
Government of Canada announces funding to train 4,000 personal support worker interns, support sector
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced $23.2 million in funding for CICan to develop and implement an accelerated online program to... Read More