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SUMMARY:Emerging Opportunities for Transnational Education: A Data Analytics Approach
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]\nOverview\nJoin us and our co-hosts\, Times Higher Education (THE) as they share emerging opportunities in transnational education (TNE)\, using global enrollment data to highlight growth across key regions\, including Central Asia\, the Asia-Pacific\, the Middle East\, and Africa. Drawing on their experience and expertise\, THE will provide insights into the evolving TNE ecosystems and how Canadian institutions can position themselves to engage effectively in these markets. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand growth opportunities for TNE in different parts of the world\nUnderstand which models of TNE are most suitable for the Canadian sector\nUnderstand the different regulatory\, commercial and operational environments in different TNE markets\n\n[/vc_column_text][minti_divider margin=”30px 0 30px 0″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]\nPresenters\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”118987″ img_size=”large” style=”image_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\nIshan Cader\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Senior Director\, Consultancy[/vc_column_text][minti_spacer height=”20″][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fishan-cader-09446263%2F%3ForiginalSubdomain%3Duk|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”118991″ img_size=”medium” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″ class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”118985″ img_size=”large” style=”image_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\nFabrizio Trifiro\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Programme Director\, Education World Forum [/vc_column_text][minti_spacer height=”20″][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2F1234591%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/emerging-opportunities-for-transnational-education-a-data-analytics-approach/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
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SUMMARY:BC Symposium: Advancing International Student Support
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URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/bc-symposium-advancing-international-student-support-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T052538
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SUMMARY:CPD Webinar Series: Finding Our Way Forward - Strategies for Supporting International Students Through Immigration Policy Shifts
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]\nDeadline to register: March 2\, 2026\n3 hours of continued professional development (CPD) \nDescription\nCanada’s International Student Program has undergone rapid and unprecedented changes in 2024 and 2025\, creating significant uncertainty for students and institutions alike. In this evolving landscape\, how can international education professionals effectively support students in navigating complex\, shifting policies while also promoting well-being\, managing expectations\, and mitigating risk? \nThis 3-hour workshop offers practitioners a comprehensive\, hands-on exploration of recent immigration policy updates and their layered\, interrelated and often compounding impacts on international students. Participants will engage in focused discussions\, collaborative problem-solving\, and scenario-based learning to deepen their understanding of policy changes\, institutional responsibilities\, and student support strategies. \nThrough interactive case studies and peer exchange\, participants will gain practical tools and frameworks to enhance student advising and advocacy efforts\, and the knowledge to confidently support international students’ decision-making in a time of continued ambiguity and instability. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants would expect to be able to:\nInterpret and apply recent and upcoming Canadian immigration policy changes in institutional contexts.\nDiagnose and troubleshoot common immigration challenges through real-world case studies and peer consultation.\nDesign and implement proactive strategies for compliance\, student support\, and policy advocacy.\n\n[/vc_column_text][minti_divider][vc_column_text]\nFacilitators\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”110149″ img_size=”large” style=”image_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]\nImarú Baquero\, RISIA\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Manager\, International Student Services \nUniversity of Lethbridge[/vc_column_text][minti_spacer height=”20″][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fimarubaquero%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”110769″ img_size=”large” style=”image_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]\n Jean Lomas\, MA\, RCIC\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Manager\, International Student Advising \nUniversity of Victoria\n[/vc_column_text][minti_spacer height=”20″][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjean-lomas%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/finding-our-way-forward-strategies-for-supporting-international-students-through-immigration-policy-shifts/2026-03-05/
ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T190000
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SUMMARY:Atelier-causerie de FPC : Comprendre les preuves financières pour les étudiants internationaux : exigences\, enjeux et accompagnement
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]\nDate limite d’inscription: 13 mars 2026\n1.5 heures de formation professionnelle continue (FPC) \n[/vc_column_text][minti_divider margin=”30px 0 30px 0″][vc_column_text]Les ateliers-causeries du BCEI sont des lieux d’échange afin d’approfondir nos connaissances en tant que professionnel.le de l’immigration œuvrant auprès des étudiant.e.s internationaux.ales. Nous vous invitons à participer à ces ateliers virtuels de formation professionnelle continue (FPC) pour les Conseillers.ère.s réglementé.e.s en immigration pour étudiant.e.s étranger.ère.s (CRIÉÉ) et les Conseillers.ère.s réglementé.e.s en immigration canadienne (CRIC).[/vc_column_text][minti_divider margin=”30px 0 30px 0″][vc_column_text]\nVue d’ensemble de l’atelier\nAvec la hausse récente des exigences financières pour les demandes de permis d’études\, tant au niveau fédéral que provincial\, les preuves financières sont devenues un enjeu majeur pour les étudiants internationaux. Cette formation vise à faire le point sur les montants exigés\, les documents jugés acceptables par les autorités et les bonnes pratiques d’accompagnement. L’échange entre professionnels permettra de discuter de cas concrets\, des stratégies mises en place dans les établissements\, et de la pertinence — ou non — d’utiliser des modèles pour guider les étudiants dans la préparation de leurs documents. Une attention particulière sera portée à l’équilibre entre accessibilité\, conformité et éthique.  \nObjectifs d’apprentissage\n\nExpliquer les exigences financières d’IRCC et du MIFI pour les demandes de permis d’études (fédéral et Québec). \nIdentifier les documents acceptables comme preuves financières\, selon différents profils étudiants (avec ou sans soutien familial\, bourses\, etc.). \nAnalyser les défis liés à l’augmentation des seuils financiers et leurs impacts sur les étudiants et les établissements. \nPartager et adapter des stratégies d’accompagnement\, incluant la discussion sur l’utilisation éthique de modèles ou de canevas. \n\n[/vc_column_text][minti_divider margin=”30px 0 30px 0″][vc_column_text]\nInstructeurs\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”61555″ img_size=”large” style=”image_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]\nTatiana Gomez\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Avocate\, Spécialiste en immigration\, Service aux étudiants internationaux[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Université Concordia[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftatianagomezlaw%2F%3Flocale%3Dfr_CA|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”61642″ img_size=”large” style=”image_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]\nYannick Richer\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Conseilller à l’accueil et à l’immigration\, CRIÉÉ[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Université du Québec à Montréal[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fyannick-richer-46624521%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/atelier-causerie-de-fpc-comprendre-les-preuves-financieres/
CATEGORIES:CPD Events (RISIA),Workshop Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
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SUMMARY:Canada-Saudi Education Partnership Forum 2.0
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nVenue: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy\, University of Toronto\nLocation: Toronto\, Canada \n[/vc_column_text][minti_spacer][minti_image img=”118475″][minti_spacer][vc_row_inner el_class=”flag-row”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][minti_image img=”118770″ align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][minti_image img=”118922″ align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\nEvent Overview\nThe Embassy of Canada in Riyadh and the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)\, in partnership with the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia\, are co-organizing the second Canada-Saudi Education Partnership Forum. This event builds on the success of the inaugural Canada-Saudi Education Partnership Forum\, held in Riyadh in May 2024\, with the Saudi Minister of Education headlining. The forthcoming Forum is scheduled for Monday\, March 30\, 2026\, at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto. The event will feature panel sessions\, business-to-business meetings and a networking reception. \nPlease note\, on Tuesday\, March 31\, the Saudi delegation will be visiting Ontario post-secondary institutions. \nWho Attends\nThe Forum will convene senior leadership\, including Presidents\, Vice Presidents\, Deans\, and Global Engagement leads\, from leading Canadian and Saudi educational institutions (universities\, colleges\, and polytechnics) as well as relevant public and private sector entities. Participants will explore institutional collaborations\, including\, but not limited to\, joint study programs\, collaborative research initiatives\, curriculum development\, student and faculty exchanges\, and technical and vocational training partnerships. \nWhy Attend\nThis high-level Forum will facilitate structured business-to-business (B2B) meetings\, institutional site visits\, and opportunities for meaningful networking and dialogue. The Forum will focus on priority sectors that align closely with Canadian institutional expertise and the strategic objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030. These sectors will include\, but are not limited to\, information technology\, tourism and hospitality\, medicine\, nursing\, clean energy\, mining\, agriculture and others. Forging bilateral academic and research partnerships in these areas will not only benefit Canadian institutions but also contribute significantly to the advancement of human capital in the Kingdom at a time of profound transformation. \nParticipation\nParticipation is open to institutions\, government\, and provincial international education associations. To ensure the Forum provides the most meaningful and impactful connections\, participation will be carefully selected based on submitted Expressions of Interest. \nSubmissions will be accepted until March 6\, 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row text_align=”center”][vc_column column_center=”true” width=”1/1″][minti_button link=”https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50524021/New-Survey” target=”_blank” color=”color-3″ size=”large”]Submit your Expression of Interest[/minti_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Questions can be directed to the CBIE partnership team at partnerships-partenariats@cbie.ca.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][minti_image img=”118911″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”101577″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”112021″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”118994″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/canada-saudi-education-partnership-forum/
LOCATION:Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
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SUMMARY:Colloque régional du Québec et de la francophonie
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URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/colloque-regional-du-quebec-et-de-la-francophonie-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260523T052538
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SUMMARY:Alberta Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/alberta-regional-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260601T203000
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SUMMARY:Atelier-causerie de FPC : Gérer sa charge émotionnelle en contexte d’aide en immigration — éthique\, complexité et solidarité professionnelle
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Nous vous invitons à participer à ces ateliers virtuels de formation professionnelle continue (FPC) pour les Conseillers.ère.s réglementé.e.s en immigration pour étudiant.e.s étranger.ère.s (CRIÉÉ) et les Conseillers.ère.s réglementé.e.s en immigration canadienne (CRIC).\nVue d’ensemble de l’atelier\nTravailler en immigration étudiante\, c’est être à la fois conseiller\, interprète de politiques\, soutien moral et gardien du cadre légal. Dans un contexte où les règles changent fréquemment\, où les budgets sont restreints et où les demandes explosent\, la pression sur les professionnels devient énorme. Cette formation offre un espace pour réfléchir aux limites\, aux stratégies de protection individuelle et collective\, et à la façon de continuer à agir avec professionnalisme sans s’épuiser. 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column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”123055″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” fit_to_container=”1″ image_object_position=”center center” screen_reader_text=”Yannick Richer”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nYannick Richer\nConseilller à l’accueil et à l’immigration\, CRIÉÉ\nUniversité du Québec à Montréal\n[/vc_column_text][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”custom” icon_color_custom=”#0086C8″ open_new_tab=”true” icon_padding=”0px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-linkedin-square” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/yannick-richer-46624521/” screen_reader_text=”LinkedIn” icon_size=”60″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/atelier-causerie-de-fpc-gerer-sa-charge-emotionnelle-en-contexte-daide-en-immigration-ethique-complexite-et-solidarite-professionnelle/
CATEGORIES:CPD Events (RISIA),Workshop Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTSTAMP:20260523T052538
CREATED:20260224T184534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211057Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/atlantic-regional-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260523T052538
CREATED:20260413T195709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T151056Z
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SUMMARY:Canada-Baltics Education in Defence Partnership Mission
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row text_align=”center”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]\nEstonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania\n[/vc_column_text][minti_spacer height=”30″][minti_button link=”https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50556470/2026-CBIE-Baltics-Partnership-Mission-Expression-of-Interest” target=”_blank” color=”color-3″ size=”large”]Submit your Expression of Interest[/minti_button][vc_column_text]Deadline to Submit EOI: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nOverview\nIn collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service at the Embassies of Canada to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania\, CBIE will be leading a Canada-Baltics Education in Defence Partnership Mission focused on strengthening collaboration in defence-related research\, training\, and dual-use technologies\, most notably in the following sectors: \n\nEngineering (aerospace\, robotics\, logistics);\nICT (AI\, cybersecurity\, digital systems/digital defence);\nPhysical sciences (lasers\, photonics\, materials);\nLife sciences (biomedicine\, health-tech); and\nDefence tech (Drone\, UGVs\, C-UAV).\n\nAligned with the Government of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy\, this initiative is designed to advance institutional partnerships during a one-week trade mission through in-market insight events and B2B networking with educational institutions and key local stakeholders in each of the three countries. \nThe Mission will provide CBIE’s member institutions with a platform to explore opportunities for research\, including applied research collaborations\, training programs and joint and dual programs specific to defence and dual-use technologies. \nEligibility\nParticipation is open to senior representatives from CBIE member institutions\, such as Vice-Presidents\, Deans\, Directors\, and other institutional leaders who are able to advance strategic collaborations on behalf of their institutions. \nFunding Support\nParticipants are responsible for securing and paying their own travel and accommodation costs. To help offset travel costs\, partial funding is available through the CanExport Associations Program for one representative per institution. \nDraft Itinerary\n*Subject to change \nSUNDAY\, June 7 | Vilnius\, Lithuania \n\nArrival in Vilnius and group welcome dinner\n\nMONDAY\, June 8 | Vilnius\, Lithuania \n\nBriefings\, and discussions with government and education stakeholders\nInstitutional site visits\nNetworking between Canadian and Lithuanian institutions\n\nTUESDAY\, June 9 | Kaunas\, Lithuania \n\nTravel\nBriefings\, and discussions with government and education stakeholders\nNetworking between Canadian and Lithuanian institutions\n\nWEDNESDAY\, June 10\, Riga\, Latvia \n\nBriefings\, and discussions with government and education stakeholders\nInstitutional site visits\nNetworking between Canadian and Lithuanian institutions\n\nTHURSDAY\, June 11 | Tallin\, Estonia \n\nTravel\nBriefings\, and discussions with government and education stakeholders\nNetworking between Canadian and Lithuanian institutions\n\nFRIDAY\, June 12 | Tartu\, Estonia \n\nTravel\nBriefings and discussions with government and education stakeholders\nNetworking between Canadian and Lithuanian institutions\n\nFor questions\, please contact the partnerships team at Partnerships-Partenariats@cbie.ca.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”101577″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][minti_image img=”112021″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/canada-baltics-education-in-defence-partnership-mission/
CATEGORIES:Collaboration Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260615T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260615T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T052538
CREATED:20260521T144511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T145051Z
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SUMMARY:Transnational Education (TNE) Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:University of Toronto\nJoin CBIE and its partner QS to take part in interactive\, data-driven discussions that combine strategic insight with collaborative dialogue. Drawing on expert perspectives from Dr. Ashwin Fernandes\, Vice President of Strategy and Internationalization at QS\, and Helen Kelly\, Principal Consultant\, the Masterclass will examine how Canada’s global reputation is reshaping international student recruitment and influencing the future of transnational education (TNE) for the country. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n12:30 – 13:30\nReview of the Canadian marketplace\n\n\n13:30 – 14:00\nFireside chat with Dr. Ashwin Fernandes\n\n\n14:15 – 15:15\nRoundtable discussions\n\n\n15:30 – 16:30\nTNE masterclass session\n\n\n16:30 – 18:30\nNetworking\n\n\n\nSpeaker\nDr. Ashwin Fernandes\nVice President\, Strategic and International Engagement\, QS India \nDr Ashwin Fernandes Chair for India\, and Vice President for Strategic and International Engagement at QS Quacquarelli Symonds\, the world’s largest international education network. He works closely with institutions across the world to better understand the local context and to support the drive for excellence and capacity building. \nDr Ashwin Fernandes is known as an ambassador of the quality movement in education and has advocated the need for independent evaluation mechanisms for promoting excellence. He actively advocates the use of rankings\, accreditation and other QA models for various purposes\, be it for students aspiring for higher education in reputed institutions across the globe or government agencies looking to have their universities compete globally\, or academics looking for partners focused on research initiatives. \nDuring his professional engagement\, he has met with senior leaders from the region and is often invited to speak at several conferences and events on university rankings\, ratings\, education\, higher education etc. He has been a panellist on various discussion forums and presented his recommendations on thought-provoking topics related to higher education. \nDr Fernandes championed the need for an independent rankings framework for the Arab Region and hence was instrumental in developing the QS Arab Region University Rankings in 2014/15. He also founded India’s first nationwide private-sector evaluation framework\, QS I-GAUGE.\nHe has a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) along with an MBA in Marketing and a B.Com degree in Financial Accounting\, Auditing & Taxation. He has lived and worked in 5 countries and visited over 300 educational institutions during his time at QS. \nDr Fernandes has authored the book titled “India’s Knowledge Supremacy: The New Dawn”\, which is a thought-provoking perspective on the evolution of higher education in India\, since ancient times to now. It was released by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan\, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education for India in January 2023. He also authored the book MODIALOGUE\, which is a comprehensive exploration of the communication strategy of Shri Narendra Modi\, Prime Minister of India. \nHe also setup PACT Foundation in 2023 with the mission to promote inclusive education and drive sustainable development in India. The foundation works with school and children to promote quality education\, sanitation\, and vibrant classrooms in marginalised areas.
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/transnational-education-tne-masterclass/
LOCATION:University of Toronto
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260523T052538
CREATED:20260224T184638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211038Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/ontario-regional-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T052538
CREATED:20260303T160732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160732Z
UID:10000538-1795336200-1795617000@cbienew.pcomms.ca
SUMMARY:CBIE2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cbienew.pcomms.ca/event/cbie2026-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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