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OTTAWA – Young Canadians will be the prime beneficiaries of a new partnership between the country’s colleges and universities. The framework for collaboration – signed today at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary by Paul Davidson, president of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, and Denise Amyot, president of Colleges and Institutes Canada – is […]

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority (Wanuskewin) have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to serve as a foundation for a dynamic, productive, and evolving relationship in the service of Indigenous education and opportunities for growth and mutual development.

The Oẏateki Partnership aims to support 32,000 First Nations and Métis youth on their path to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. The Oẏateki Partnership is co-implemented by the Métis-led Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), the First Nations-led Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and the University of Saskatchewan. 

Universities Canada hosts national and international dialogues of importance to Canadians. As part of our member relations services, we also offer leadership development seminars and workshops to university presidents and senior leaders and host two membership meetings per year. These events are by invitation only.

Cardinal Points: How North-South partnerships support internationalization strategies provides an overview of the Leader’s Symposium hosted by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada in February 2010. The symposium focused on Canadian universities’ approaches to internationalization and how North-South partnerships support those efforts. The association had invited Canadian universities with longstanding North-South engagement to […]

Highlights from 2008-2011 of the Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants program.

Helping students gain in-demand international skills and experience during their studies. 

To support its member universities in their efforts to advance sustainable development, Universities Canada has developed a new toolkit. This repository contains information on charters, frameworks, networks and tools related to the university sector and its engagement with the SDGs.

UniWorld was dedicated to enhancing the visibility of university contributions to international development. We no longer publish UniWorld. Frequency: Two issues per year (March and October) Format: Tabloid (9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″), approximately 12 pages, bilingual ISSN: 1183-725-X Previous issue Spring 2011 Archives For archived issues, please contact Philip Landon, director, Partnerships and Programs […]

Case studies In an effort to identify and facilitate innovation within the context of North-South university partnerships, this study was conducted by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada to identify common characteristics amongst Canadian universities pursuing new ways of partnering in development. The report demonstrates the innovative ways in which universities develop, maintain […]

Report of the March 2011 workshop held for our members to share best practices and examine innovative ways to enhance the undergraduate experience at all types of institutions.

Learn how Canada can be a leader in the global creative economy by harnessing universities’ strengths and expertise.

Mobilizing a full spectrum of ideas, talent and experiences is essential to creating a higher education and research ecosystem that responds to changing Canadian demographics and global challenges. Doing so helps build an innovative, prosperous and inclusive country – and creates institutions that are responsive, nimble and able to ensure the next generation can navigate […]

Highlights from the Canada-Africa Research Exchange Grants (CAREG) pilot program (2010–2012).

In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a roadmap to action to eradicate poverty and inequality, and to preserve the planet for generations to come. At the heart of the 2030 Agenda are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 17 indivisible goals with 169 targets and more than 230 […]

Canadian universities are increasingly seeking to internationalize their campuses and to offer their students opportunities to have international experiences that will help enhance their global skills. In early 2016, Universities Canada, at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy to Canada, conducted a series of focus groups to identify push and pull factors that draw American students to Canadian universities, and the […]

Read the handy guide to setting up successful programs for mobility program administrators, faculty and students.

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The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program continues to offer emerging global leaders outstanding opportunities to develop their research, leadership, networking and community engagement skills. Through QES, scholars have a lasting impact on communities in Canada and around the world.

This guide is meant to provide a reference point on how post-secondary institutions in Canada and around the world are reporting their progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Highlights from the Canada-Africa Research Exchange Grants program (2010–2016). Program has now ended.

Recipients of prestigious international research awards and fellowships in 2015, these researchers are tackling big problems and helping improve quality of life in Canada and around the world.

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Canada’s universities sign memorandum of understanding with Mexican science and technology council. Mexico City, Mexico – Canada strengthened its higher education ties with Mexico today as Universities Canada signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Council of Science and Technology of the United Mexican States (CONACYT). The agreement will increase academic exchanges and research […]

Meet the 2023 award winners! These inspiring Scholars are at the forefront of northern scholarship and are helping shape a better future for Canada and the world.

Canada’s universities play an essential role in sustaining and contributing to the economic and social wellbeing of their communities. As vibrant, modern and engaged institutions, universities are anchors for their communities and highly involved in fostering local social development and impact. This engagement benefits both universities and their communities through activities such as workintegrated and […]

As scholars resumed inbound and outbound placements, QES-supported work-integrated learning and research experiences allowed them to tackle growing global problems ranging from climate change and energy access to food security and gender equality.

MEXICO CITY, Mexico – A delegation of Canadian university leaders is in Mexico this week to bolster research and institutional partnerships and to encourage greater student mobility between the two countries. From September 8 to 12, presidents and senior representatives from 14 universities will meet with institutional partners, government officials and Mexican and Canadian private […]

The commitment of Canada’s universities to success in Aboriginal education Our submission to the National Panel on First Nations’ Elementary and Secondary Education.

Speech presented at Universities Canada’s membership meeting on April 25, 2017 in Montreal By Henri-Paul Rousseau, vice-chairman, Power Corporation of Canada Check against delivery The Canadian University for Global Leadership or The “Blue Leaders” Network Introduction Good evening, I would like to begin by thanking rector Breton and president Davidson for their gracious invitation. They […]

This Good Practices Guidebook is part of the Association’s strategy to promote increased engagement with India and add value to members’ existing activities there. It is designed to provide the university community with a guide to effective international student recruitment in India, with a particular emphasis on acceptance and admissions methods, as well as advising […]

Job opportunities at Universities Canada We are a non-governmental, not-for-profit, national membership association representing universities across Canada. Our members are the university presidents of Canadian universities. We provide a forum for discussion and action on higher education issues. Our members work with governments, the private sector and other partners in the development of public policy. […]

Memorandums of understanding support research collaboration and mobility Vancouver, B.C.— Canadian and Colombian higher education organizations signed two important agreements today which will improve student mobility and heighten research collaboration between the two countries. Higher education and research partnerships are a critical part of the Canada-Colombia bilateral relationship. The agreement between Universities Canada and the […]

Brochure aimed at people from India on education, research and partnership opportunities in Canada.  

Learn about the impact of international research collaboration on scholars’ networks, skills and career trajectories.

Through its international reach and research-focused programming, the QES-AS program has helped shape hundreds of global citizens equipped to find solutions to complex global development problems.

House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance Pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2017 Budget Fredericton, New Brunswick Remarks by Paul Davidson, president, Universities Canada Check against delivery Good morning.  It’s a pleasure to be here and to participate in this important part of the democratic process. I appreciate the invitation. As this is my […]

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Presentation by Mike Mahon, Universities Canada board chair, president and vice-chancellor, University of Lethbridge Introduction Oki, ni Kso Koo wa wa. A Blackfoot welcome we say at the start of each University of Lethbridge ceremony that I say today as a means of showing respect for our being on the traditional lands of […]

Universities Canada has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universities Wales, to strengthen educational cooperation between the two countries.

As part of its initiative to foster bilateral cooperation in higher education and research Universities Canada and the Department of Science and Technology of the Republic of the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding.

Ottawa, May 16, 2017 – A letter of intent signed this morning at the French Embassy in Ottawa by the Conference of University Presidents (CPU), the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) and Universities Canada addresses both the growing need for French-language teachers in Canada and the necessity of increasing professional opportunities […]

Universities Canada manages government-funded international partnership programs and more than 120 scholarship programs on behalf of private sector companies.

Learn more about the 28 international research projects funded by the Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants program.

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This op-ed was published in Research Money on January 26, 2016 and in The Hill Times February 8, 2016. By Paul Davidson, president and CEO, Universities Canada There’s a re-set happening in Canada. Despite the oil slump and struggling loonie, a new federal government in Ottawa has spurred some fresh thinking about the future of Canada. […]

This op-ed was published in Maclean’s on December 3rd, 2020. By the Rt. Hon. David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada and Paul Davidson, president, Universities Canada At a time of crisis, countries look to their strengths. We ask ourselves how we can build upon and leverage our assets to get through something as destructive to our physical, mental and economic well-being as the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Last year, Canada experienced its most devastating wildfire season in recorded history, both in terms of carbon emissions and area burned. Our community experienced that firsthand when wildfires forced the sudden evacuation of UBC’s Okanagan campus last summer. Already, this year is predicted to be at least equally dire. Dozens of “zombie fires,” remnants of […]

Paving the way for quantum computers

Canadians value an inclusive country, where equity is embedded, and diversity welcomed. Canadian identity is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance. Building on this, Canada’s universities believe our teaching, research and community engagement are also enriched by diversity and inclusion. In 2017, university presidents from across Canada made a personal commitment […]

HALIFAX – Concerned with the impacts of high-risk drinking on Canadian campuses, university leaders are coming together next week to discuss ways of reducing alcohol-related harms among students and explore opportunities for future collective action. University presidents, vice-presidents and directors of student services are participating in a day-long workshop in Halifax co-hosted by Acadia University […]

Universities have organized events to highlight First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures during the month of June.

The new internationalization survey by Universities Canada highlights how universities across the country are highly engaged in and committed to internationalization. This survey, the first of its kind since the association’s last such survey in 2006, presents an authoritative picture of internationalization activities across Canadian universities. It includes key findings in how internationalization activities are prioritized and […]

Workshop report discusses trends, opportunities and challenges in leveraging digital technologies for research, university operations, and teaching and learning.

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Report on the participants’ views and recommendations at the National Working Summit on Aboriginal Postsecondary Education.

OTTAWA – The Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) program invites post-secondary institutions to submit applications through its second call for proposals for scholarship projects for studies in Canada, launched today. The call, worth $18 million CAD in total funding, is open to all Canadian post-secondary institutions that are members of Colleges and Institutes […]

Unlocking secrets in the human code book  

This document aims to highlight the ways in which Canada’s universities and their partners are innovating in teaching, learning and discovery to equip graduates for success in a rapidly changing global knowledge economy, examined through the lens of Univation’s discussions and takeaways.

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Universities Canada’s submission to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage’s Study on Remuneration Models for Artists and Creative Industries Universities support a vibrant Canadian culture and encourage the federal government to examine policy and program levers that would directly mitigate the impacts of digital transformation on the creative economy while ensuring quality higher education. Recommendations […]

The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program continued to offer emerging global leaders outstanding opportunities to develop their study, work integrated learning, research, leadership, networking and community engagement skills during a difficult year. The program’s success in 2020-2021 reflects the resiliency of participating universities and QES partner organizations in the Global South and Canada.

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships’ (QES) success in 2021-2022 reflects the resiliency of
participating universities and QES partner organizations in the Global South and Canada.

Les échanges vers le Canada et l’étranger ayant recommencé, les boursier·ères se sont attelé·es à des problèmes mondiaux
d’envergure, soit des changements climatiques à la sécurité alimentaire en passant par l’accès à l’énergie et l’égalité entre les
sexes, dans un contexte de recherche et d’apprentissage en milieu de travail.

Universities Canada’s membership meeting

Remarks by Paul Davidson, President of Universities Canada to the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce

Investing in our youth to drive a prosperous, inclusive and innovative Canadian economy.

Universities Canada recommends specific investments in skills and talent to strengthen Canada’s competitive position in the world.

Building a prosperous, competitive and inclusive future means mobilizing the talent and skills of all Canadians. Canada’s universities are well-positioned to help make this happen. Universities Canada’s Budget 2019 Finance Committee submission recommends investment in two areas pivotal to Canada’s competitiveness: Student-oriented and future skills supports; and State-of-the-art research and training environments. Recommendation 1 Invest […]

The projects featured in the booklet Pushing the frontiers of knowledge for the advancement of humanity are a small sample of the powerful ways that Canadian universities collaborating with other higher education institutions, non-governmental organizations, governments and the private sector are changing lives for the better. These partnerships advance knowledge and practice in many fields […]

Discover how microcredentials can help advance your career.

This article was originally published in The Hill Times on June 26, 2017. Reprinted with permission by The Hill Times. By Derek Abma A panel recommended the government boost spending to support scientific research by $1.3-billion over four years. The federal government is expected to respond in the coming days to a report that called for a […]

As a continuation of Universities Canada’s work over the past decade on campus-community collaboration, Universities Canada is leading a pan-Canadian initiative to map, strengthen and promote the social impact of Canadian universities. As part of the Social Impact Initiative, Universities Canada launched a survey with its member institutions to better understand how Canada’s universities are […]

Highlights of the 2010-2014 Students for Development program. The brochure profiles the contributions of the interns to improving the lives of children and youth, ensuring food security and strengthening sustainable economies. The April 2010 to March 2014 program funded 55 multi-year university projects which included: 565 Canadian student internships 93 international student internships 28 networking initiatives. […]

For research. innovation, education and partnerships. Brochure aimed at Brazilian higher education representatives and private sector partners promoting education, research and partnership opportunities in Canada. The brochure was produced for the AUCC-led Brazil mission of Canadian university presidents held on April 25 to May 2, 2012. Portuges version

In 2010, there were almost 1.2 million students in degree programs on Canadian campuses. Trends in Higher Education, volume 1 looks at current trends in university enrolment and the drivers of demand for a university education in Canada. The publication provides analysis on the following factors: Immigration and international students Labour market demand Family-based influences […]

The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Colleges and Institutes Canada signed a historic partnership agreement on September 29, 2014. The framework reflects the commitment of universities and colleges across the country to further enhance innovative programs and partnerships that offer Canadian students an effective continuum of choices leading to rewarding careers. It […]

OTTAWA – Canadian universities have paved the way for improved student and faculty mobility and heightened research collaboration between Canada and Brazil. Universities Canada signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with the Association of Brazilian Rectors of State and Municipal Universities during a Canada-Brazil roundtable at Rideau Hall today. ABRUEM is currently leading a delegation […]

Collaboration provides the advanced skills and knowledge Canada needs This op-ed was published in the Lethbridge Herald on April 6, 2016. By Mike Mahon, President of the University of Lethbridge and David Ross, President of SAIT Polytechnic The postsecondary sector has a long history of stepping up to help resolve challenges. The current economic climate that Canada faces […]

This article was published in Le Soleil on October 13, 2018 By François-Olivier Picard, member of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council As students return to campus for the school year, I can’t help but think about how I felt attending my first classes in Université Laval’s Palasis-Prince building five years ago. It was all new: […]

This op-ed was published in the Montreal Gazette and La Presse+ on October 30, 2020. By Suzanne Fortier, principal of McGill University and Daniel Jutras, rector of Université de Montréal This op-ed is co-signed by: Graham Carr, president of Concordia University; Magda Fusaro, rector of Université du Québec à Montréal; François Gagnon, CEO of École […]

A commitment towards meaningful, concrete action to address anti-Black racism and promote Black inclusion in Canadian higher education.

President Joe Biden’s visit to Canada this week comes at a time when our neighbour and most valued trading partner is re-thinking economic policy in a way that has important implications for the Canadian economy and the contribution research universities make to its success.

Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business and Indigenous Works have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance educational, research, and growth opportunities for Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations. Together they will advance two important agendas: expanding workplace inclusion and launching the Luminary Indigenous Innovation initiative. 

Students from the University of Saskatchewan and Mistawasis Nêhiyawak will take part in what leaders from the university and the First Nation say will be the first of many meaningful exchanges next spring. The university’s College of Arts and Science signed an agreement with the First Nation, located about 120 kilometres north of Saskatoon, in late October.

Historic memorandum of relational understanding signed between University of Alberta and Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc.

Submission by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada in response to the federal government’s recently launched consultation process to update its science, technology and innovation strategy. The association highlights the universities’ unique role in Canada’s innovation system. The association points out that our ability to train innovative graduates, to attract the brightest minds […]

Universities Canada’s submission to federal science review focuses on mobilizing people and ideas

This op-ed appeared in Policy Options on February 6, 2017. By Abdullah Snobar, executive director of the DMZ at Ryerson University and speaker at Universities Canada’s Converge 2017. Introduce innovation and entrepreneurship at a young age, well before the post-secondary level, to future-proof our next generation of leaders. In 1873, 10-year-old Edward Bok had an […]

This op-ed was published in the September/October 2016 edition of Policy magazine. By Amit Chakma, president, Western University Despite universities’ increased efforts to provide students with a wider range of opportunities to travel and experience other parts of the world while completing their post-secondary studies, the vast majority of today’s undergraduates choose to stay home. For […]

This op-ed was published in the Montreal Gazette on September 20, 2016. By Alan Shepard, president of Concordia University and member of Universities Canada’s research committee  At the beginning of the school year, there’s a lot of optimism in the air — and in some quarters, cynicism about the value of a university degree. Feature articles with […]

This oped was published in Policy Options on October 17, 2017 By Rhonda L. Lenton, president of York University Canada will reclaim its position as a leader in fundamental research if it follows the blueprint laid out in the Naylor report. The energy on campus in fall is magical, and this year it holds special […]

This op-ed was published in Policy Magazine on October 30, 2020. By Paul Davidson, president and CEO of Universities Canada When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a sudden realignment happened both socially and economically whereby essential services were redefined by a combination of necessity and virtual viability. In that new context, Canada’s universities became an essential public […]

Three categories of membership Institutional members Institutional members shall be those universities and colleges named in the Schedule to the Act of Parliament incorporating the Association and such other Canadian universities and university-degree level colleges as are from time to time approved for Institutional Membership by the Board and subsequently approved by a vote of […]

Digital education for underprivileged children

Re-inventing care for our aging population

Promoting responsible citizenship among Arab-Canadian youth

Positioning Canada as a global powerhouse in food security

Star gazing to understand the universe better

Mapping the spread of infectious diseases using math

Providing innovative sexual health education to Arctic teens

A smartphone app that helps track potentially cancerous moles

Making Montreal’s history come alive

Creating a new superconducting material

Hunting down rogue genes

Eradicating the Ebola virus

With the recent growth in the numbers and types of student mobility programs with the South, there has been increased debate on the effectiveness of such programs in developing global citizens and on their contribution to development results. Universities Canada is currently studying mobility in North-South partnerships, particularly the outgoing mobility of Canadian students. Through research, […]

Highlights from Phase 6 (2011-2014) of the Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants program. The report includes research carried out in: Argentina Brazil Cuba Jamaica Mexico Peru Trinidad and Tobago With the support of

Media Advisory WINNIPEG – Canada’s university presidents will hear from Paul Soubry, president and CEO of New Flyer, North America’s largest bus manufacturer and parts-supply company, tomorrow about equipping university students for success in an increasingly complex and dynamic labour market and a changing Canada. Mr. Soubry is delivering a luncheon keynote address at the […]

Open Doors, Open Knowledge showcases universities’ partnerships with small- and medium-sized enterprises October 30, 2014 –Canada’s universities kick off the fourth annual Open Doors, Open Knowledge initiative on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Carleton University. This national open house highlights the many ways that university and private sector partnerships are driving prosperity and innovation, creating […]

This op-ed was published in The Chronicle Herald on October 11, 2018 By Paul Davidson, President, Universities Canada Canada has been engaged with China for over one hundred years. Our engagement has adapted to changing circumstance, opportunity and risk – with strong support from Canada’s universities since the beginning. In the early 1900s dozens of graduates of […]

On International Beer Day, discover how universities share their love of beer with their community!

Some of the wildest world records were achieved at universities in Canada.

Start university off strong with these tips!

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Universities Canada are excited to announce this inaugural event.

At McGill, the Faculty of Medicine does outreach to increase the number of applicants from underrepresented groups, including from Indigenous and Black communities and from rural and low-income backgrounds.

Published by Dr. Marc Jerry, President of Luther College, and Dr. Roger A. Petry, Professor of Philosophy, Luther College and Coordinator, RCE Saskatchewan.

A summary of university programs and services specifically tailored to Indigenous students.  The report includes data collected from a 2012 survey sent to Canadian universities.

Men represent approximately 6% of nursing students across the country.  The University of Calgary is working to attract more men to the profession.

Innovation in teaching: From theory to action In Quebec, it takes a master’s degree in occupational therapy to become a member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec. To better prepare undergraduate students for the master’s program, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) has created a special curriculum. In order to improve students’ ability to […]

Le magazine Affaires universitaires cherche actuellement à recruter une ou un journaliste francophone qui se spécialisera dans la rédaction de contenu en français pour le magazine imprimé et le site Web, ainsi que pour ses comptes de médias sociaux et son infolettre. La ou le titulaire du poste effectuera également quelques tâches administratives en appui […]

Universités Canada est le porte-parole des universités canadiennes au pays et à l’étranger. À titre d’organisation mutuelle, Universités Canada offre aux recteurs une voix unie pour l’enseignement supérieur, la recherche et l’innovation. Elle appuie ses établissements membres dont la mission consiste à transformer des vies, à renforcer les collectivités et à trouver des solutions aux problèmes […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world. […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world. […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world. […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world. […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization serving university presidents and providing a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our […]

This op-ed was published in The Hill Times on March 15th, 2021 By Paul Davidson, president and CEO of Universities Canada A year of social distancing has given many of us a closer look at where our homes could use an upgrade — a leaky tap wasting water, a drafty window sending heat outside, a […]

Canadian universities have contributed to global advancements in medicine, food production, computer science and so much more.

Universities Canada members will be asked this fall to consider whether to require member universities to commit to equal treatment of all people, without discrimination. The Board of Directors approved a proposed by-law change in June that would include a non-discrimination requirement in the criteria for membership in the organization. More than two-thirds of the […]

Navigating the University of Guelph campus will get a little easier for the visually impaired thanks to an electronic wayfinding system called BlindSquare. By accessing an app on their iPhones, users can identify their immediate surroundings, either outside or inside.

Universities Canada provided input to the Special Senate Standing Committee on the Charitable Sector’s study on the impact of federal, provincial and territorial laws and policies governing Canada’s charities. Canada’s universities are active members of the non-profit and charitable sector and they partner closely with other organizations, including our colleagues in the college system, on […]

Working together toward economic, social and personal growth.

Explore lessons and new approaches on innovation policies and practices across national borders.

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Universités Canada exhorte AMC à harmoniser les programmes du Canada en matière de recherche et d’éducation internationale afin d’appuyer l’excellence en recherche et en innovation.

Op-ed published by Hill Times

This op-ed appeared in the Ottawa Citizen, and on the websites of the Leader Post, Star Phoenix, Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal, Montreal Gazette, The Province, Calgary Herald and Windsor Star June 8, 2015. By David T. Barnard, chair of Universities Canada and president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba Education has the power to transform […]

OTTAWA– The Queen Elizabeth Scholars program is expanding, allowing more advanced scholars to benefit from the life-changing global experiences that the program offers. Universities Canada launched a call today to universities from across the country to submit new project proposals by November 25, 2016. Contributions from Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Social […]

Gillian Siddall, president and vice-chancellor of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, reflects on her experiences as a female leader and gives advice for future generations of women. What are the benefits to having women in leadership? It is essential to have a diversity of perspectives in leadership roles, and that includes having women […]

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Director, Business/Higher Education Roundtable

Speech Economic Club of Canada – Ottawa Paul Davidson President, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Check against delivery [Greetings] Thank you David, and thank you to the Economic Club. It is great to see so many friends of higher education, research and innovation here. En français, one speaks of this time of year […]

Reading between the lines of the budget

Photo: University of Toronto This op-ed was published in the Globe and Mail on May 10, 2017 By Meric Gertler, president, University of Toronto For too long, we have watched our best and brightest talent in burgeoning fields like artificial intelligence pack their bags to leave Canada and make their future elsewhere. That all changed […]

This op-ed was published in the Regina Leader-Post on November 22, 2017 By Peter Stoicheff, president, University of Saskatchewan Making good on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action presents Canada with one of the greatest challenges — and greatest opportunities — in its 150-year history. This is a challenge because the habits […]

University events this month are revisiting forgotten histories, sharing traditional foods, focusing on Black health and wellness and more.

Lucie Laflamme, directrice générale of Université TÉLUQ, reflects on her experiences as a female leader and gives advice for future generations of women. How do we benefit from having women in management? While we shouldn’t generalize, women managers are more likely to have stronger emotional skills, and to express kindness, empathy and sympathy. The ability […]

University staff, students and researchers are introducing supports and exploring ways to make our communities more inclusive for people with disabilities.

This Welcoming Week, help us foster a sense of belonging for all and make international students feel at home in Canada.

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta is creating the first national database of all disability-inclusive sport and recreation programs in Canada.

Report on the association’s two-day workshop in June 2010 to explore successful models of engagement in India.

Remarks by Paul Davidson, President of Universities Canada to the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, September 27, 2016 I want to begin with the acknowledgement that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Mississauga adjacent to Haudenosaunee Territory in eastern Ontario. I would like to thank the diverse Indigenous […]

Op-ed published by Embassy

University leaders commit to enhanced Brazil-Canada collaboration OTTAWA – Canadian and Brazilian universities have laid the groundwork for enhanced bilateral collaboration during a 13-day mission to Canada by 19 Brazilian university leaders. From June 14-26, Brazilian rectors met with 45 Canadian universities to advance cooperation in higher education, including university-industry partnerships, environmental sustainability, citizenship and […]

Canadian students, communities benefit from partnerships OTTAWA – A new web resource, launched today by Universities Canada and Colleges and Institutes Canada, shows that Canada’s colleges, institutes and universities are increasingly collaborating to offer students a huge range of pathways to their education and career goals. The joint online resource showcases the myriad ways institutions […]

This op-ed was published in The Hill Times on April 20, 2016. By Paul Davidson, president and CEO of Universities Canada The Rio Olympics start in just over 100 days, and the world’s athletes have long been preparing for Brazil. So have Canada’s universities. But after the cyclists and swimmers and rowers and gymnasts leave Rio […]

OTTAWA – More Canadian students will soon be able to study in Mexico and Canada’s universities will welcome more Mexican students thanks to a new commitment by the governments of both countries to enhance international exchange opportunities.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto held a town hall in Ottawa today with […]

It pays to build ties

This op-ed was published in The Hill Times on May 24, 2017 By Joy Johnson, vice president, research and international, Simon Fraser University In current policy discussions, fundamental science and innovation are often placed in opposition to one another. Is it possible to resolve this apparent conflict, and to optimize the value of government research investment, […]

Canada’s future enhanced through research collaboration with China

We all have a responsibility to advance inclusion, diversity and equity in Canada. In doing so we position our communities, business, educational institutions and society for success. And that’s a competitive advantage Canada cannot afford to miss.

As the major convening higher education associations in our respective countries, our organisations work together to support and promote international collaboration. However, we recognise that such collaborations may carry a degree of risk, and sometimes raise legitimate national security considerations. We are committed to engaging with and responding to such concerns on behalf of, and […]

As we kick off 2022, we’re taking a moment to appreciate Canadian universities’ progress despite the challenges the past year and the pandemic presented.

From educating health care workers to developing new treatment technologies, universities are doing critical work to support more inclusive, high quality health care in Canada.  

The mission took place in Manila, the Philippines, November 6 to 8, 2023, and aimed to identify partnership opportunities in higher education and training, promote international research collaboration and strengthen ties between the Philippines and Canada.

Learn how Canadian universities are working with international partners to fight food insecurity, meet growing renewable energy needs and explore sustainable farming solutions.

Much innovation in technology has come from research done across the world, countries in partnership with one another and building off one another’s successes.

Published by Joy Johnson, president of Simon Fraser University.

MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Canada today boosted its research and higher education ties with Mexico as the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada renewed its memorandum of understanding with its counterpart organization in Mexico, the National Association of Universities and Institutions (ANUIES). The five-year agreement aims to broaden Canada-Mexico cooperation in higher education in […]

Fair dealing is vital to meeting students’ learning needs

Universities across Canada have committed to anti-racism and are taking steps to help support Black students and broaden understanding of Black histories and experiences.

Helping students gain in-demand international skills and experience during their studies. 

Universities Canada’s submission to the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development’s consultation on Canada’s new IP strategy. July 2017 University research and development is a major driver of Canadian innovation and economic growth. Canada’s universities conduct 41 per cent of Canada’s R&D. It is estimated that postsecondary institutions produce over $55 billion annually in economic […]