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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

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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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The return of innovation

The return of innovation

Opinions
Investments in applied learning innovations crucial to Canada’s frontline workforce

Investments in applied learning innovations crucial to Canada’s frontline workforce

Opinions
Intellectual property: The polytechnic advantage

Intellectual property: The polytechnic advantage

News Articles
Infrastructure-ready talent key to recovery

Infrastructure-ready talent key to recovery

News Articles
Window of opportunity for feds to address healthcare deficits

Window of opportunity for feds to address healthcare deficits

Opinions
Access tomorrow’s talent today

Access tomorrow’s talent today

News Articles
How Applied Research Can Support a Business-Led Recovery

How Applied Research Can Support a Business-Led Recovery

Opinions
Unprecedented employment disruption calls for a new approach to skills training

Unprecedented employment disruption calls for a new approach to skills training

News Articles
We need to start giving soft skills more credit

We need to start giving soft skills more credit

Policy Papers & Submissions
2021 – Finance Canada Pre-Budget Submission

2021 – Finance Canada Pre-Budget Submission

Opinions
Now is the time to upskill and reskill

Now is the time to upskill and reskill

News Articles
On the radar: polytechnics delivering 21st century talent for Canada’s aerospace sector

On the radar: polytechnics delivering 21st century talent for Canada’s aerospace sector

Word on the Tweet

Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
16 Jun

#Innovating through polytechnic applied research. @SaskPolytech's participation in a national project to revive the bison population & strengthen 🇨🇦's cattle industry is just one example used by @PolyCan Policy Analyst Alex Apavaloae in her recent article: https://polytechnicscanada.ca/news-events/news-articles/the-return-of-innovation/

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
15 Jun

Canada’s Polytechnics: Embracing Remote and Online Learning is starting now on the @Skills_Canada #SCVNC2021 Essential Skills Stage. Follow along as we live tweet over the next hour to learn about what trades & technology training looks like today #cdnpse #highered #skilledtrades

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
15 Jun

A wonderful example of polytechnic applied research & experiential learning in action: @GBCollege student Cassandra Koss used her capstone project to create a model for virtual interaction among long-term care residents. Read more: https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/colleges/2/902018/george-brown-student-creates-model-for-virtual-connection-in-long-term-care.html #ElderAbuseAwarenessDay

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