Media Releases

October 7, 2025 [Ottawa, ON]– Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is in Ottawa today for in-person meetings with federal parliamentarians on Parliament Hill. The coalition of 15 colleges, cégeps, polytechnics, and institutes will showcase scalable workforce and applied research solutions that address urgent housing and skilled trades shortages, support interprovincial labour mobility, and […]

New federal investment of $11.3 million to train 5,400 learners for low-carbon careers across Canada. Hamilton, ON [August 14, 2025] – The Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is proud to announce a new nationwide green building skills training initiative, Advancing Access and Skills Training for Green Buildings and Retrofits, supported by an $11.3 […]

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative climate solutions require bold ideas, and young leaders are stepping up to the challenge. Wawanesa Insurance and Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) are thrilled to announce the latest recipients of the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Youth Innovation Grants. The $150,000 in available funding will support youth-led […]

80+ microcredentials offered nationally to help employees and employers adapt to Canada’s changing economy. HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quick Train Canada, an initiative of Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery, has relaunched its national skills training platform for the Fall 2024 academic year, equipping Canadian workers with the knowledge and credentials needed […]

OTTAWA – November 15, 2023 – Securing Canada’s long-term competitiveness in a quickly decarbonizing global economy is the focus of New Economy Canada, a newly launched non-partisan initiative uniting business, Indigenous and labour leaders at the forefront of this transition. With over 45 members, New Economy Canada brings together diverse industrial sectors with prominent labour […]

The Government of Canada-funded program provides specialized training for 204 workers in Indigenous and rural communities in four provinces. Hamilton, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities […]