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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.

Opinions
Microcredentials are an agile, stackable upskilling offering at BCIT

Microcredentials are an agile, stackable upskilling offering at BCIT

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Polytechnics positioned to support federal Biomanufacturing Strategy

Polytechnics positioned to support federal Biomanufacturing Strategy

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Digital Marketing: A micro-credential for the modern market

Digital Marketing: A micro-credential for the modern market

News Articles
Why does Ontario need short, flexible credentials?

Why does Ontario need short, flexible credentials?

Policy Papers & Submissions
2021 – Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Federal Budget

2021 – Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Federal Budget

Opinions
Education and training infrastructure – a key piece to building the Canada we want

Education and training infrastructure – a key piece to building the Canada we want

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Sustainable building: the transition to greener infrastructure

Sustainable building: the transition to greener infrastructure

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Developing tomorrow’s green talent pipeline

Developing tomorrow’s green talent pipeline

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Leveraging polytechnics to support Canada’s post-pandemic recovery

Leveraging polytechnics to support Canada’s post-pandemic recovery

News Articles
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

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Intellectual property: The polytechnic advantage

Intellectual property: The polytechnic advantage

Word on the Tweet

Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
21 Sep

Congratulations to all newly elected and re-elected members of the House of Commons. @PolyCan looks forward to continuing the conversation about #cdnpse #innovation #appliedresearch and #upskilling in the weeks ahead. #ElectionCanada

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Maclean's Magazine@macleans·
19 Sep

Red River College exemplified the pivotal role colleges have played in the pandemic response, training people in highly specific tasks for which there was overwhelming demand https://www.macleans.ca/education/this-college-created-a-vaccination-administration-course-in-just-two-weeks/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1631939471

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
14 Sep

We are excited to welcome many new organizations to the Coalition for a Better Future. Together we can develop a long-term economic and social vision for Canada #CanadaCoalition https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/coalition-for-a-better-future-tops-100-members-as-momentum-builds-for-a-bold-new-economic-and-social-vision-for-canada-876501623.html

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