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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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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.

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Canadians know they need new skills — now governments need to step up to make training accessible, affordable and timely

Canadians know they need new skills — now governments need to step up to make training accessible, affordable and timely

Best Practices
Polytechnics at Work

Polytechnics at Work

Best Practices
Polytechnic Applied Research

Polytechnic Applied Research

Policy Papers & Submissions
Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2023 Federal Budget

Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2023 Federal Budget

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‘Back to school’ can mean you too — if we remove barriers to lifelong learning

‘Back to school’ can mean you too — if we remove barriers to lifelong learning

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Canada is not ready for the coming electric vehicle revolution. Here’s what we need to do

Canada is not ready for the coming electric vehicle revolution. Here’s what we need to do

Opinions
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the future of Canada’s mining sector

Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the future of Canada’s mining sector

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The ROI on EDI

The ROI on EDI

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Polytechnic institutions paved the way for microcredentials

Polytechnic institutions paved the way for microcredentials

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Practical innovation: Beyond COVID

Practical innovation: Beyond COVID

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Applied research in post-pandemic Canada

Applied research in post-pandemic Canada

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Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship is building tomorrow’s talent

Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship is building tomorrow’s talent

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Polytechnics Canada @polycan ·
28 Nov

In today’s @TorontoStar, @SarahWRynard highlights original research underscoring Canadians’ desire to upskill and reskill. Read the article: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2022/11/28/canadians-know-they-need-new-skills-now-governments-need-to-step-up-to-make-training-accessible-affordable-and-timely.html

Polytechnics Canada @polycan ·
25 Nov

Did you catch the feature on @SenecaCollege's Odeyto Indigenous Centre in the Globe and Mail this week? These photos are a must see: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/gallery-seneca/

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British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) @bcit ·
24 Nov

#BCIT has opened a new $1.5 million Wood Waste to Energy Centre (WWEC) at the Burnaby Campus which uses a biomass boiler to recycle 50 tons of wood cut-offs and sawdust from Carpentry and Joinery programs to heat buildings. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VogNNe

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