Colleges and Institutes Canada

Colleges and Institutes Canada
Collèges et instituts Canada
AbbreviationCICan
Formation1972 (1972)
TypeHigher Education Associations in Canada
Legal statusNon-profit
PurposeAdvocacy and unification
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Region served
Canada
Membership127 (2025)
Official language
English, French
Board Chair
Pierre Zundel
President & CEO
Pari Johnston
Main organ
Board of Directors
AffiliationsWorld Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics, UNEVOC, EduCanada
Websitecollegesinstitutes.ca
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.