News Releases
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 More
October 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
September 1, 2021
Colleges and Institutes Canada to lead the development of a national occupational standard for personal care providers
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the crucial role front-line health-care workers play in caring for Canadians. At the same time, it has exacerbated and exposed several challenges in the personal... Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
Colleges and institutes to help create new innovative work-integrated learning opportunities with Virtu-WIL
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on work-integrated learning opportunities in the health care sector, making in-person placements much harder to organize. In order to create more... Read More
July 13, 2021
Colleges and institutes to help youth develop the necessary skills for success with Skills Compass
During periods of economic instability, Indigenous and Newcomer youth are more prone to being “Not in Employment, Education, or Training” (NEET). To better support these groups, Colleges... Read More