Polytechnics Canada

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polytechnics are responding to the COVID-19 crisis by throwing their full weight behind a wide variety of response efforts

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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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& Innovation

Skills
& Talent

Diversity
& 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.

Policy Papers & Submissions

August 7, 2020

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

News Articles

August 7, 2020

Elder care reform must start with skills training

Opinions

July 21, 2020

Virtual work-integrated learning: A student’s perspective

News Articles

June 18, 2020

Polytechnic education critical to the frontline workforce

Opinions

June 8, 2020

Polytechnics Key to Climate Agenda

Policy Papers & Submissions

June 1, 2020

2020 – House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development & the Status of Persons with Disabilities study on the Impact of COVID-19

Opinions

May 20, 2020

Partnership Beyond Trade: A North American Workforce Development Agenda

News Articles

May 17, 2020

Polytechnics and COVID-19

Policy Papers & Submissions

May 1, 2020

2020 – House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance study on the Impact of COVID-19

Policy Papers & Submissions

May 1, 2020

2020 – House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology study on the Impact of COVID-19

Opinions

April 15, 2020

Leadership through Crisis – Polytechnics and COVID-19

Best Practices

March 18, 2020

Polytechnics & the Future of Work

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Tomorrow is #WorldHoneybeeDay! #DYK @KwantlenU offers the only Commercial Beekeeping program in North America through @KPU_CPS, designed to address the shortage of beekeepers in British Columbia.

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.@FanshaweCollege's Respiratory Therapy Advanced Diploma program uses modern clinical labs and hands-on experiences to prepare learners for the realities of work as specialized healthcare practitioners. Read more: https://www.fanshawec.ca/programs/rst4-respiratory-therapy/next

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They are well on their way to protect students and staff at RRC. Thanks for the tour. https://twitter.com/polycan/status/1293986493220950017

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