Colleges and Institutes Canada

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is one of Canada's preeminent membership organizations and has been a respected voice for post-secondary education for over 50 years. CICan works closely with government, industry and community sector partners in Canada and abroad to represent and advocate for its 135 members, Canada’s dynamic network of publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics. CICan is the premiere national forum for Canada’s college and institute leaders to convene, connect and collaborate to build strong communities, and a strong and resilient Canada. Guided by our Roadmap to 2026, CICan is an innovative global leader that mobilizes the cutting-edge workforce training and applied research and innovation expertise of its members to bring lasting solutions to Canada’s – and the world’s – biggest challenges.