Learning Beyond Borders:

Have you had a #LearningAbroad experience?
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston champions #LearningAbroad
Campaign Timeline
CBIE launches Learning Beyond Borders to member institutions
Governor General applauds the initiative in his opening remarks at CBIE’s 50th anniversary Annual Conference
Launch of national #LearningAbroad campaign, championed by 91 education institutions across Canada

CBIE, along with its member institutions, launches Canadian Learning Abroad Alumni Community
CBIE and the Governor General of Canada host roundtable on how #learningabroad can support Canada’s global engagement

Quick Facts
Making #LearningAbroad a reality for a critical mass of Canadian students requires a culture shift.
Canada’s political and business leaders can play a unique role in championing #LearningAbroad alongside institutions
9/10 Canadians who have gone abroad say their experience has supported their career achievements
85% of Canadians who go abroad agree that the experience increased their self-awareness
Canada can look to learning abroad programs around the world to build the global citizenship of young leaders