Canada’s research and innovation landscape is ready for an overhaul. For years, Canada’s public research and development (R&D) spending has trailed behind other Group of Seven (G7) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, and we’re missing out on realizing the full benefits of our research right here at home. But here’s the good news: change is on the horizon. The Government of Canada wants to create a new capstone research funding organization…
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July 18, 2024
The Future of Canada’s Trades Sector Lies with Colleges and Institutes
Fact: In the past 24 months, more than 2,200 high school students have explored the possibility of pursuing fulfilling careers in the skilled trades and…... Read more
July 2, 2024
A New Strategic Direction
What’s On My Mind? With Pari Johnston. Canadians can expect a lot of change in the next 18 months. In view of a coming federal…... Read more
Direction
June 28, 2024
Winners: CICan’s 2024 Student Art Contest
CICan is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 Student Art Contest. This annual competition, which began ten years ago, provides students at CICan…... Read more
Art
June 27, 2024
Our Year in Impact
What’s On My Mind? With Pari Johnston. In a year marked by change, we have a lot to be proud of. I’m happy to share…... Read more
Annual Report
June 17, 2024
By the Numbers: Indigenous Post-Secondary Education in Canada
Indigenous postsecondary education in Canada is a dynamic landscape marked by resilience, progress, and ongoing challenges. The latest data from Statistics Canada (StatsCan), as well as…... Read more
Indigenous Education
May 24, 2024
The Future of Education is Challenge-Driven
Published on TheFutureEconomy.ca May 17, 2024. "Canada’s big public policy questions—things like providing sustainable and affordable housing, ensuring food security, preparing for and preventing large…... Read more
May 21, 2024
Education is an Enabler of Change
What’s on My Mind? with Pari Johnston. If there’s one thing on my mind, it’s change. Coming together to set priorities, coordinate, and share resources…... Read more
Challenge-driven innovation
April 21, 2024
How Colleges and Institutes Can Drive Canada’s Housing Agenda
At a time when housing affordability and availability are among the most pressing challenges for Canadians, the Government of Canada has demonstrated its commitment to addressing…... Read more
Budget 2024
April 17, 2024
A trading nation needs a globally engaged workforce
This op-ed was published by The Hill Times on April 15, 2024. Canada is a trading nation. In fact, in 2022 Canada’s two-way trade in goods…... Read more
GlobalSkillsCA
April 17, 2024
ImpAct-Climate Challenge: Inspiring Action, Sparking Change
The latest edition of the ImpAct-Climate Challenge has come to a close and students, staff, and faculty across 55 CICan member colleges and institutes now…... Read more
climatechange
March 22, 2024
Innovation for Impact: Insights from CICan’s CEO Pari Johnston at the Standing Committee on Science and Research
On Thursday, March 21st, CICan's President and CEO, Pari Johnston, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research regarding the distribution…... Read more
March 8, 2024
By the Numbers: Exploring Women’s Presence in Canadian Colleges and Institutes
Canada has undoubtedly made significant strides in advancing gender equality, yet the journey towards full parity remains ongoing. Access to and representation in post-secondary education…... Read more
Gender Equality
March 7, 2024
Commuting is Community
Did you know that cars and trucks are responsible for approximately 17% of global CO2 emissions? Transportation is an important part of our lives, yet…... Read more
February 23, 2024
Canada’s research and innovation group chat needs colleges and institutes
What’s on my mind? With Pari Johnston As our innovation minister likes to say, today’s research is tomorrow’s economy. Last year’s Report on the Federal…... Read more
applied research