Overview
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1.5M
students at Canadian universities
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$45.1B
added to the Canadian economy
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115%
increase in jobs requiring a bachelor's degree
Indigenous education
Universities are closing the gap for Indigenous students
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9.4%
Indigenous population increase
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114K
additional graduates
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$233B
economic gain
Work-ready skills
Universities are providing students with career-boosting opportunities
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88%
feel prepared
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74%
benefit from work-integrated learning
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24%
more earnings
Research and innovation
Universities are positioning Canada as a global leader in research and innovation
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$17B
in R&D
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300
patents in 2022
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875
startups founded
Climate innovation test
Universities are equipping Canada for a more efficient future
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7K
climate researchers
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70
research centres and institutes
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40
campuses as living labs
Student services
Universities are supporting students holistically throughout their academic journeys
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93%
provide university residence
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50%
access campus mental health services
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5.6K
work-integrated learning programs
Studying across borders
Universities are developing students with cross-cultural skills and adaptability
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62%
of study abroad participants found career direction
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84%
found increased global networks
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89%
feel more adaptable