Prime Minister Carney and his Cabinet are moving quickly to make meaningful progress on the new government’s mandate to build a more affordable, stronger, united and globally connected Canada while emphasizing fiscal restraint – spending less and investing more. The June 2 meeting of First Ministers in Saskatoon underscored the commitment to federal-provincial-territorial collaboration on nation-building projects to grow and diversify the economy.
These are times of national consequence – and achieving this ambitious agenda will require big ideas and even bigger actions.
On May 14, CICan’s President & CEO, Pari Johnston, wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister.
The message? Canada’s public colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics are key partners in building a strong, sovereign and resilient Canada. By building up our builders, investing in innovation at the local level, and developing a national workforce strategy, the government can leverage Canada’s dynamic network of public colleges and institutes to meet the moment.