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an institution of higher education providing technical, applied, hands-on learning; offering applied degrees, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeship training; fuelling business innovation with applied research expertise

Our Priorities for Canada’s Growth

Our policy advocacy revolves around federal priorities where polytechnic education is best positioned to offer impactful solutions. Strong connections to and partnerships with employers mean our members are developing the innovation-enabled talent Canada needs.

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& Talent

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& Inclusion

Latest News & Resources

Interested in learning more about the polytechnic advantage? Our resources bring the polytechnic model of education to life with examples of initiatives and partnerships underway across our member institutions.

News Articles
A green recovery means addressing food insecurity

A green recovery means addressing food insecurity

Best Practices, Resources
Supporting Indigenous Inclusion at Canada’s Polytechnics

Supporting Indigenous Inclusion at Canada’s Polytechnics

News Articles
Connecting work to education should be priority beyond pandemic

Connecting work to education should be priority beyond pandemic

News Articles
A resilient workforce is Priority 1

A resilient workforce is Priority 1

News & Events, News Articles
Time to take out Canada’s innovation toolbox

Time to take out Canada’s innovation toolbox

News & Events, News Articles
Innovating and leading in the new normal

Innovating and leading in the new normal

News Articles
Reimagining education for a digital world

Reimagining education for a digital world

Opinions
Getting back to sunny ways: The role of education in Canada’s new agenda

Getting back to sunny ways: The role of education in Canada’s new agenda

News Articles
Pandemic recovery offers opportunity to get short-term skills training right

Pandemic recovery offers opportunity to get short-term skills training right

Best Practices
Building Talent for Canada’s Frontline

Building Talent for Canada’s Frontline

Opinions
Back to school in a pandemic: A student perspective

Back to school in a pandemic: A student perspective

Policy Papers & Submissions
2020 – Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Federal Budget

2020 – Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Federal Budget

Word on the Tweet

Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
26 Nov

Congratulations to @AlgonquinColleg on the launch of this new and important Research Centre!

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
25 Nov

📽️Impacts on the restaurant industry due to #COVID19 restrictions have required operators to quickly pivot and adapt to an ever-changing environment. We spoke to @RRC graduate Chad Corbett who opened @TheBlockBlade at the beginning of the pandemic.
https://polytechnicscanada.ca/resources/videos/chad-corbett/

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
23 Nov

📽️Allison Enns graduated from @RRC and is now working as a project manager building the new @RRC Innovation Centre. She shares how the construction industry responded throughout #COVID19 and speaks to the value of her polytechnic education. 👏
https://polytechnicscanada.ca/resources/allison-enns/

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