Canadian Bureau for International Education

Canadian Bureau for International Education is a national organization that promotes Canada's international University of Toronto and McGill University education interests abroad, while also fostering global understanding and cooperation through United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) initiatives. The organization works closely with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Global Affairs Canada to support the development of International Student mobility programs, such as Erasmus Mundus and Fulbright Program. Through its partnerships with Canadian universities like University of British Columbia and University of Alberta, the organization aims to enhance Canada's reputation as a leader in International Education.

● History

The organization has its roots in the 1960s, when Canadian universities like University of Montreal and University of Ottawa began to establish International Student exchange programs with European universities like University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. Over the years, the organization has evolved to address the changing needs of International Education, working closely with Government of Canada agencies like Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. The organization has also collaborated with International organizations like World Bank and Asian Development Bank to support the development of International Education initiatives in Developing countries like China and India. Notable Canadian leaders like Pierre Trudeau and Jean Chrétien have supported the organization's efforts to promote Canadian Education abroad, through initiatives like the Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program and the Canada-India Research Initiative.

● Organization

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives from Canadian universities like York University and University of Waterloo, as well as Government of Canada agencies like Employment and Social Development Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada. The organization's President works closely with Canadian Ministers like the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Minister of International Trade to advance the interests of Canadian Education abroad. The organization also has partnerships with Provincial governments like the Government of Ontario and the Government of Quebec, as well as International organizations like the European Union and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The organization's Head office is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with Regional offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.

● Programs and Services

The organization offers a range of programs and services to support the development of International Education in Canada, including Language training programs like English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL), as well as Cultural orientation programs like the Canada Orientation Program and the International Student Orientation Program. The organization also provides Scholarship opportunities like the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to support the mobility of International Students and Researchers between Canada and other countries like United States, Australia, and United Kingdom. Additionally, the organization offers Consulting services to Canadian universities and Colleges like Seneca College and George Brown College, to help them develop and implement Internationalization strategies.

● Research and Advocacy

The organization conducts Research on topics related to International Education, such as International Student mobility, Transnational education, and Global citizenship education. The organization also advocates for policies and programs that support the development of International Education in Canada, working closely with Government of Canada agencies like Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Global Affairs Canada. The organization has also partnered with International organizations like the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to support the development of Global education initiatives like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Partnership for Education. Notable Canadian researchers like David Suzuki and Stephen Toope have contributed to the organization's research initiatives, which have informed Policies like the International Education Strategy and the Canada's Foreign Policy.

● Membership and Partnerships

The organization has a diverse membership base, including Canadian universities like University of Calgary and University of Manitoba, as well as Colleges like Algonquin College and Conestoga College. The organization also has partnerships with International organizations like the International Association of Universities (IAU) and the European Association for International Education (EAIE), as well as Government agencies like Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Global Affairs Canada. The organization works closely with Provincial governments like the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Alberta, to support the development of International Education initiatives in Canada. The organization's Partnerships with Private sector organizations like Bombardier Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada also support the development of International Education initiatives in Canada. Category:International education