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CBIE to Convene a National Policy Dialogue on Ethical and Sustainable International Education in Canada

CBIE to Convene a National Policy Dialogue on Ethical and Sustainable International Education in Canada

CBIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNIQUÉ Given the fluid and uncertain policy environment confronting Canada’s international education (IE) sector, the timing of CBIE’s Feb. 22-23, 2024.. Read More →
Scholarship opportunities for Canadians in OAS member states

Scholarship opportunities for Canadians in OAS member states

The Organization of American States (OAS) is offering a scholarship opportunity for students and professionals seeking to advance their skills. 2024 Academic Scholarships Program: One.. Read More →
Scholarships for Canadian academics, students and professionals: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program 2024-2025

Scholarships for Canadian academics, students and professionals: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program 2024-2025

Global Affairs Canada and the Chinese Ministry of Education are offering short-term scholarships to Canadians wishing to study abroad in China. Scholarships are awarded for.. Read More →
CBIE Statement on the IRCC Announcement to Cap International Student Study Permits

CBIE Statement on the IRCC Announcement to Cap International Student Study Permits

CBIE fully acknowledges that Canada’s international education (IE) policies need to be recalibrated and that bad behaviour on the part of a minority of actors.. Read More →
The Canadian Bureau for International Education Deepens Commitment to Climate Action

The Canadian Bureau for International Education Deepens Commitment to Climate Action

We are delighted to share that CBIE has recently become a signatory to the CANIE Accord, a public commitment to climate action that was developed.. Read More →
Canada-Vietnam Education and Research Mission Recap

Canada-Vietnam Education and Research Mission Recap

On October 10-13, 2023, the Canada-Vietnam Education and Research Mission unfolded throughout Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The scope, size and nature of this.. Read More →
Seize the opportunity to partner with CBIE on a development project in the Indo-Pacific!

Seize the opportunity to partner with CBIE on a development project in the Indo-Pacific!

CBIE is looking for potential partners in developing and delivering an international technical assistance project on inclusive governance and human rights in the Indo-Pacific region... Read More →
2023 Atlantic Regional Meeting in Brief

2023 Atlantic Regional Meeting in Brief

In mid-June, the final CBIE Regional Meeting was hosted by Memorial University of Newfoundland on their St. John's campus and welcomed over 130 international education professionals.. Read More →
2023 Ontario Regional Meeting in Brief

2023 Ontario Regional Meeting in Brief

The two-day Ontario Regional Meeting took place in June at Humber College in Toronto. The event attracted over 280 seasoned and new international education (IE) practitioners from.. Read More →
2023 Western Regional Meeting in Brief

2023 Western Regional Meeting in Brief

The Western Regional Meeting, held in May, was a valuable platform for international education practitioners to convene and engage in crucial discussions important in the.. Read More →
2023 Quebec Regional Meeting in Brief

2023 Quebec Regional Meeting in Brief

In May, the Quebec and Francophone Regional Meeting took place at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) in Gatineau. It brought together over 130.. Read More →
CBIE appoints new Board Chair

CBIE appoints new Board Chair

CBIE is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair of the Board of Directors, Dr. Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-Chancellor of Vancouver Island.. Read More →
Statement on Iran

Statement on Iran

CBIE expresses its concern over the violence and the harsh crackdown on peaceful protests of students and scholars at education institutions across Iran arising in.. Read More →
Statement on Ukraine

Statement on Ukraine

On behalf of its 140+ member organizations, the Canadian Bureau for International Education stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and unequivocally supports their right to.. Read More →
CBIE at CAIE Chile-2021: A Look at the Americas

CBIE at CAIE Chile-2021: A Look at the Americas

As part of its commitment to promote the interests of the Canadian international education sector and provide enhanced partnership and development opportunities to its membership,.. Read More →
CBIE affirms its commitment to collaboration with Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

CBIE affirms its commitment to collaboration with Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

Today, the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) affirmed its commitment to collaboration with Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), through the signing of a.. Read More →

65th session of the Commission on the Status on Women

The theme of the just concluded 65th session of the Commission on the Status on Women (CSW65) was on Women’s full and effective participation and.. Read More →

Academic Freedom in Canada: Arising Issues from the Shift to Remote Learning

Written by: Dr. Sonja Knutson The responsibility of Canadian universities to support academic freedom has perhaps never been more keenly felt than at this time.. Read More →
International Scholarships Program Launches

International Scholarships Program Launches

Do not miss out on Global Affairs Canada’s scholarship program launches for the 2021-22 academic year! Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is offering a variety of.. Read More →
CBIE remembers one of its founders, Professor Thomas H.B. Symons

CBIE remembers one of its founders, Professor Thomas H.B. Symons

CBIE remembers Professor Thomas H.B. Symons, who passed away on New Year’s Day at the age of 91. As a student at the University of.. Read More →
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) appoints new board chair

Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) appoints new board chair

Ottawa, December 18, 2020 – CBIE is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chair of the board of directors, Ajay Patel, President and CEO.. Read More →
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) announces the winners of its 2020 Excellence Awards

Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) announces the winners of its 2020 Excellence Awards

Ottawa, October 26, 2020: CBIE is pleased to announce the 2020 Excellence Awards winners showcasing the innovators, leaders, connectors and emerging stars in our field... Read More →
Responding to COVID-19 in the education sector in Sierra Leone

Responding to COVID-19 in the education sector in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone, a small country in West Africa with approximately 7 million people, recorded its first COVID-19 case on March 31. COVID-19 is the most.. Read More →
“A Class of Public Servants”

“A Class of Public Servants”

Twenty-nine African Leaders of Tomorrow scholars from across Canada met virtually this week to share the results of their research and studies in public administration,.. Read More →
International students in Canada continue to grow in 2019

International students in Canada continue to grow in 2019

Newly released numbers from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal that as of December 31, 2019 there were 642,480 international students in Canada. This.. Read More →
Join the Conversation!

Join the Conversation!

Cooperation and engagement are fundamental to CBIE’s operational principles. To facilitate collaboration among our members CBIE has created the Community Hub. A platform for the.. Read More →
Two Global Affairs Canada scholarship programs to advance Canada’s International Education Strategy

Two Global Affairs Canada scholarship programs to advance Canada’s International Education Strategy

Additional funding from the Government of Canada will provide more opportunities for Canadian faculty to teach or conduct research abroad, and for international students to.. Read More →