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December 10, 2018
2018, A Year in ReviewAround the world, a lot happened in 2018! From cannabis to clean energy, here’s a quick look at five of the hottest topics in Canada this past year and what they meant for our members. Cannabis... Read More
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November 26, 2018
Student mobility: developing global skillsRecently, in conversations as wide-ranging as trade, climate change, and human rights, globalization has been top of mind for key decision-makers. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is poised to tackle... Read More
November 12, 2018
Accelerating Innovation through Applied ResearchLast week, CICan had the pleasure of welcoming over 300 college and institute leaders, students, community and industry partners, and government representatives from across the country to two... Read More
October 29, 2018
Working towards reconciliation CICan’s 10thNational Indigenous Education Symposium took place earlier this month in Wendake, QC, highlighting the role of colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics in working towards... Read More
October 15, 2018
Work-integrated learning: a mutually beneficial experienceFrom October 14-20, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is celebrating Small Business Week 2018 with a series of events across the country to highlight Canada’s strength in... Read More
October 1, 2018
Reskilling and upskilling for the changing nature of workHad we thought ten years ago that it might be possible to have a pizza delivered to our home by drone, we may have laughed it off as science fiction. Yet, in today’s reality, robotics, automation,... Read More
September 17, 2018
A more inclusive, collaborative innovation ecosystem through applied researchCollege and institute applied research is the form of innovation that turns ideas into real outcomes, working with industry partners to develop new products, services, and processes; or improve... Read More
September 4, 2018
Skills and Innovation for Inclusive Economic Growth and CompetitivenessAs host to this year’s G7 Summit in Charlevoix, QC, Canada praised the significant progress made by all G7 nations in raising levels of education, offering a wide range of education and training... Read More
August 13, 2018
Copyright for an Innovative and Inclusive CanadaWhile we’ve been enjoying some time to relax this summer, we know that many students and educators will soon be returning to campus to prepare for the new academic year. With this in mind, we have... Read More
July 9, 2018
Getting ready for the emerging cannabis industryIt’s official! On the evening of June 19, the Senate voted in favour of Bill C-45, or the Cannabis Act, making Canada the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to legalize recreational use... Read More
June 4, 2018
Improving Indigenous education outcomes through community partnershipsEvery year in June, Canada celebrates National Indigenous History Month and recognizes the summer solstice, June 21, as National Indigenous Peoples Day with the goal of preserving and celebrating... Read More
May 22, 2018
Colleges and institutes: exceptional leadership for today and tomorrowIt takes an extraordinary level of dedication and adaptability to successfully provide leadership in areas as diverse as applied research, entrepreneurship, Indigenous education, and international... Read More
