Educational partnerships have something that is lacking in other political spheres: long-term trust and institutional relationships that compound over decades.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Hill Times, Frank McKenna talks about paying it forward in challenging times, his passion for public policy, and how he’s not likely to advise the prime minister any time soon.
Constrained nationwide financial support for higher education is certainly not conducive to realizing the experiential learning vision in aerospace training.
A new treaty will not get every child into school overnight, but treaties can be powerful catalysts for change. Free education helps break cycles of poverty, reduce inequality, and empower girls.
Education in the North not only keeps people in their communities and takes advantage of local and traditional knowledge, but also drives investment in infrastructure.
At a moment when Canadian values are threatened, universities can be counted on as a key partner in the journey to secure a future of our own design.
As tariffs and trade disruption continue, the best way Canada can insulate itself is to ensure businesses can shift and communities can supply the skilled people they need.
Ottawa’s new defence spending commitments will only succeed if the country invests strategically in its universities.
This lack of structured investment weakens our communities and costs Canada billions of dollars each year. While other countries invest heavily in this field, Canada continues to lag behind.
We need to act quickly and decisively if we want a country that’s stronger, healthier, and more connected.
In an era where the country’s future will be predicated on a strong and globally reputable post-secondary education system, Canada can combine pragmatic guardrails with the tools and talent to lead.
Construction electricians, welders, and pipefitters will all be needed in large numbers. Without a workforce ready to deliver, even shovel-ready projects will get bogged down.
People are realizing they must study to keep up with rapid developments in science, business, medicine, and technology.
Canada stands to lose more than revenue and jobs. We are losing a sector that strengthens our identity, boosts productivity, and fosters diverse communities.
Continued investment in Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous-led initiatives isn’t just about equity, but also about creating intelligent policy which will result in sustainable prosperity for all.
For Canada to compete in a more precarious world, we need to stop treating our post-secondary institutions as credential vending machines.
The federal government’s U-turn on foreign student eligibility could undo years of work by universities and colleges to open themselves to the world.
ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to ‘interact more fully in the digital world.’
Many schools are now facing a significant backlog of urgent repairs, which affects the quality of education they can offer.
As the gathering storm of global challenges intensifies, we will need to improve the performance of our science, technology, and innovation ecosystem to adapt to and manage these risks.
Recent policy changes are damaging our ability to attract the talent we need for the future, pushing universities deeper into deficit, and hurting Canada’s ability to compete.
We must build a truly pan-Canadian digital research infrastructure that enables revolutionary artificial intelligence developments.
The country’s colleges and institutes are uniquely placed to reimagine our approach to meeting policy challenges.
An overarching agency will improve the current funding system, and help to develop it as a true meritocracy where the best ideas are funded.
When you bring together the right people, you push the boundaries of innovation.
