News Releases
June 24, 2020
CICan celebrates student creativity with its 2020 Art Showcase
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is thrilled to celebrate the creativity and talent of six student artists following the results of its 2020 Student Art... Read More
June 19, 2020
Celebrating and committing to Indigenous success
On National Indigenous Peoples Day Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) joins all Canadians in recognizing and celebrating the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of... Read More
May 19, 2020
CICan announces its 2020 Award of Excellence recipients
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has announced the recipients of its 2020 Awards of Excellence, celebrating the extraordinary contribution of individuals and highlighting the role of these... Read More
May 13, 2020
Leveraging international education for a globally connected and prosperous Canada
Canadians understand the importance of welcoming individuals from all around the world to our country. Canada is a desirable destination for trade, travel, study and immigration. We know that our... Read MoreApril 22, 2020
New measures to support students affected by COVID-19
Many Canadians are facing unprecedented financial challenges because of COVID-19 and students are no exception. Not only have their studies been disrupted, but many have lost part-time jobs and are... Read MoreMarch 6, 2020
Realizing Canada’s vision for a greener future
Canada needs to act now if we have any hope of enjoying a sustainable future with an innovative green economy that values environmental stewardship. For educators, that means ensuring green campuses... Read More
February 27, 2020
CICan and Mitacs partner to drive innovation with 1,000 research internships for college and institute students across Canada
New agreement pledges work-integrated learning research opportunities with industry and post-secondary education partners across... Read More
February 26, 2020
Open Letter to the Minister of Finance
The following letter was addressed to the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance Dear Minister Morneau: As the collective voices of colleges, polytechnics, cégeps and institutes of technology... Read More
February 25, 2020
Colleges and institutes help Canada reach the Sustainable Development Goals
Recognizing that education is one of the most critical components of sustainable development, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) inaugurated its new ImpAct initiative today, to help Canada make... Read MoreFebruary 21, 2020
CICan joins the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works initiative in Kenya
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has announced a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works initiative in Kenya. By working closely with Kenyan partners and... Read MoreFebruary 18, 2020
Canadian colleges and institutes to support women’s training and empowerment in Senegal
As announced during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Senegal last week, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) will play a key role in implementing the initiative, Mille femmes: Je suis... Read More