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September 3, 2019
Shaping Canada’s media Today’s media landscape is undergoing tremendous change that presents both unique challenges and opportunities. Now more than ever, we see media outlets, organizations, and individuals embracing... Read More
August 12, 2019
Transportation innovation: from autonomous vehicle retrofits to drone pilotingAccording to Transport Canada, transportation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, or a quarter of Canada’s total GHG emissions. Confronted with these figures,... Read More
July 15, 2019
Growth for Canada’s Tourism SectorFor many in Canada and around the world, the summer months are a time to take advantage of longer, warmer days and an opportunity to visit new places and experience new cultures. Did you know that... Read More
June 10, 2019
Building public safety in communities across the countryPublic safety professionals, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics, are a vital part of strong communities, protecting individuals and property, responding to emergency... Read More
May 27, 2019
Marine innovation from coast to coast! Measuring more than 200,000 km, Canada’s coastline is the longest of any country in the world and plays an important role in our economy and identity. Just last month, the Government of... Read More
May 13, 2019
Inclusion: Colleges and institutes come together at CICan’s 2019 Conference! Last week, leaders and educators from across the country gathered in Niagara Falls, ON for three days of panels, workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities during CICan’s Annual... Read More
April 23, 2019
Colleges and institutes: leaders in managing the world’s freshwater supplyFor many Canadians, freshwater is an omnipresent resource. According to the Government of Canada, Canada contains about 20% of the world’s total freshwater resources, 7% of which are considered... Read More
April 8, 2019
Innovation north of 60°Canadian media turned its spotlight on the country’s arctic last week as Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released Canada’s Changing Climate Report (CCCR) indicating that we are... Read More
March 25, 2019
A closer look at Budget 2019 and what it means for colleges and institutesLast week Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the Liberal government’s final budget before the next federal election. With “Investing in the Middle Class,” the Government of Canada is... Read More
March 11, 2019
Training exceptional Canadians in animation, filmmaking, and digital designCanadian talent took centre stage last month at the 91st Academy Awards as Sheridan College graduate Domee Shi took home the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for her film Bao, telling the story of... Read More
February 25, 2019
Future Skills: Preparing Canadians for the changing nature of workIn this age of rapid change and disruption, taking the time to reflect on the future of skills has perhaps never been more important. With this in mind, CICan happily joined in the recent celebration... Read More
