Colleges and Institutes Canada 
News Releases
September 5, 2018
Investing in skills and innovation is key to inclusive economic growth
With federal budget consultations underway, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has issued six recommendations aimed at supporting inclusive economic growth and competitiveness by investing in... Read More
August 21, 2018
Training will be key to the success of the emerging Cannabis industry
It’s official. On October 17, Canada will become just the second country in the world to fully legalize the recreational use and possession of cannabis. As provinces and territories hurry to tackle... Read More
August 3, 2018
New digital skills internships connect talent and employers
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) will help Canadian youth acquire the skills and experience they need to succeed in the digital economy thanks to the brand new Digital Tech Internship... Read More
July 25, 2018
Putting science to work to boost innovation and skills training
More than $10 million awarded to 11 Canadian colleges and polytechnics for new research... Read MoreJune 27, 2018
Denise Amyot accepts second mandate at the head of CICan
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is very pleased to announce that current President and CEO Denise Amyot has accepted a second five-year mandate at the head of the national association. Ms.... Read MoreJune 21, 2018
CICan welcomes new Board members and Chair
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors, as well as a new Chair. Dr. Michel Tarko, President and CEO of the Justice Institute of... Read More
June 11, 2018
CICan launches two new partnerships in Chile to improve training and employability for young people
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) recently announced the launch of two new institutional alliances in Chile as part of the Sustainable Development and Skills for Employment in the Extractive... Read MoreMay 30, 2018
New partnership with Canada will improve training and employability for young people in the extractive sector of Arequipa, Peru
A press conference organized by the Regional Ministry of Education in Arequipa, in collaboration with the Canadian Cooperation, marked the local launch of the institutional alliances for the... Read MoreMay 24, 2018
Canadian colleges and institutes to support the Caribbean green economy
Canadian colleges and institutes will help support the green economy and address climate change in the Caribbean region. Initiated by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), the Skills to Access the... Read More
May 7, 2018
Five students awarded in CICan’s 2018 Art Showcase
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2018 Art Showcase... Read More
May 2, 2018
NBCC President Marilyn Luscombe Receives CICan’s Distinguished Service Award
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) President and CEO Marilyn Luscombewas bestowed the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)Distinguished Service Award by her peers of the Presidents’... Read More