noun
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
Value and Impact
Polytechnics Canada is a non-profit association representing 13 leading research-intensive, publicly supported polytechnics and institutes of technology. We advocate for federal action in areas where polytechnics provide solutions for a more innovative, productive and globally competitive country. As a result, our advocacy priorities are related to:
Innovation & Productivity
Innovation & Productivity
Applied research at Canada’s polytechnics helps non-profit and business enterprises of all sizes find solutions to the challenges they face. In many cases, these projects are also supporting significant social advances from improving health and eldercare to boosting environmental sustainability.
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Among Canada’s post-secondary institutions, polytechnics have proven themselves to be the most adaptable, agile and well-connected to industry. Polytechnics are focused on strategic workforce development, ensuring learners have the skills required to succeed.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion
Polytechnics are committed to creating equitable and inclusive places to study and work. Recognizing that the learning environment is enriched by those of various backgrounds and abilities, institutions offer programs and services to meet the needs of the students and communities they serve.
Applied Research Inventory
Applied research refers to an exceptionally broad range of innovation services that polytechnics offer business and community partners to advance new ideas or overcome challenges. Our applied research inventory is a searchable database showcasing the applied research expertise resident at our member institutions.
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.
Get Social with Polytechnics
Congratulations to Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (@sait) on this transformative investment in the future of autonomous aviation education, applied research and industry innovation.
Polytechnics Canada commends Calgary philanthropist and long-time SAIT supporter David
Students will train, test and fly autonomous aircraft systems alongside industry partners at the planned Bissett Autonomous Aviation Park #HereAtSAIT — a one-of-a-kind facility dedicated to training and certification of these aircraft.
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#BlueSkyCity
Canada’s labour market is changing and the demand for skilled talent is clear.
Our report, 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 & 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺: 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘢’𝘴 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥, developed in collaboration with researchers at
At yesterday’s meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Polytechnics Canada CEO Sarah Watts-Rynard discussed retention and mobility of apprentices in relation to @pbainsy private member's Bill
Land Acknowledgement
As a national association, Polytechnics Canada acknowledges that our offices are located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation and that our members are located on the traditional territories of numerous Indigenous nations. We recognize there is much to learn on the path to reconciliation and that Canadian post-secondary institutions have a responsibility to be active participants. To learn how Canada’s polytechnics are supporting Indigenous inclusion on their campuses, click here.