Colleges and Institutes Canada
| Collèges et instituts Canada | |
| Abbreviation | CICan |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1972 |
| Type | Higher Education Associations in Canada |
| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Advocacy and unification |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Canada |
| Membership | 127 (2025) |
Official language | English, French |
Board Chair | Pierre Zundel |
President & CEO | Pari Johnston |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Affiliations | World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics, UNEVOC, EduCanada |
| Website | collegesinstitutes |
Formerly called | Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) |
Colleges and Institutes Canada (French: Collèges et instituts Canada), commonly known as CICan, is a national voluntary membership organization representing Canada’s public colleges, institutes, polytechnics, CEGEPs, and Indigenous Institutes of Education. Established in 1972, CICan serves as a coordinating and advocacy body for the public college sector, engaging with the federal government, industry partners, and international organizations.
CICan facilitates collaboration among its members, supports leadership development and applied research, and administers domestic and international programs funded primarily by the Government of Canada. Its headquarters are located in Ottawa, Ontario.