What’s on My Mind? With Pari Johnston. I joined CICan a year ago this week. Since then, our sector has been turned on its head in more ways than one. Still, what I've learned in my first 12 months on the job is that – more than ever – the work we do matters. A lot. In my first year, I’ve had the opportunity to visit over 40 CICan members in 9 provinces: Vancouver Community…
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November 25, 2024
Colleges and Institutes Speak Out on the Community Impact of International Student Policy Reforms
Following our open letter last month, public colleges and institutes across Canada have been voicing their concerns about the damaging impact of recent federal immigration…... Read more
Economy
November 12, 2024
Be About It: Setting the Tone for Action
Reflecting on the 2024 National Indigenous Education Symposium "Don't just talk about it. Be about it." These powerful words, spoken by an Indigenous student at…... Read more
Impact
October 28, 2024
Canada’s Climate Goals Start on Campus
Addressing Canada’s big challenges requires creative solutions. As natural innovators, colleges and institutes can and must be key ecosystem partners. Through skills training to meet…... Read more
Climate
October 17, 2024
An Open Letter to Our Sector
Dear Presidents and Directors General, I’m writing, today, to you and to your campus communities to share our concerns about the impact of recent federal…... Read more
immigration
October 15, 2024
In Canada’s Workforce Conversation, Our Voice Matters
What’s on My Mind? With Pari Johnston. This week, I’m at the Workforce Summit 2024 hosted by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages,…... Read more
Impact
October 1, 2024
Canada’s Research Ecosystem Must Drive Impact
By Pari Johnston, President & CEO, Colleges and Institutes Canada. This op-ed was published by The Hill Times on September 25, 2024. Canada’s research and…... Read more
applied research
September 27, 2024
A Renewed Commitment to ReconciliACTION
As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we remember the children who never returned home and honour the Survivors,…... Read more
#reconciliation
September 13, 2024
CICan’s Roadmap to 2026
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Me94OgV3X0[/embed] We are living in dynamic, disruptive and uncertain times. CICan is evolving to meet the moment. We have a new leadership team and organizational…... Read more
Challenges
September 13, 2024
Building Skills, Building Homes
As we navigate the shifting landscape of post-secondary education, CICan’s focus is sharper than ever. For the first time, our vision is defined around five…... Read more
Budget2025
August 22, 2024
The Cap on International Students Is Working, And Colleges Are Bracing for the Impacts
By Pari Johnston, President & CEO, Colleges and Institutes Canada. Let’s set the record straight. Despite reports that Canada is approving study permits for international…... Read more
Economy
August 6, 2024
Modernizing Canada’s Federal Funding Ecosystem to Drive Impact
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…... Read more
Funding
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