From the first day a student steps onto campus to the moment a new discovery changes how we live, Canadian universities are shaping the future we all share.
They open doors for students finding their path. They give parents hope that their children will have the skills and confidence to thrive. They strengthen local communities, creating jobs, fueling innovation and solving real-world challenges close to home.
Everywhere you look, in our hospitals, schools, farms, cities and workplaces, you’ll find the impact of universities. They are where possibility begins.
And that’s why your voice matters. Because everything we build together, every breakthrough and every opportunity ahead, is only Possible With U.
Everyday life in Canada is powered by discoveries that started on our campuses. From the technology that helps us connect to the tools that give people their independence, universities are the starting point for countless breakthroughs that make life better for everyone.
Ever followed directions, tracked a delivery or found the fastest route across town?
You’ve used GPS, a technology advanced through research at the University of Calgary. It helps local businesses deliver goods, workers get to job sites and communities stay connected.
The technology we rely on — made possible by a Canadian university.
Across Canada, universities keep communities alive and local economies strong.
They power main streets, small businesses and research hubs. They bring people, jobs and ideas that make life better, not just for students and graduates, but for families, workers and entire towns.
When universities thrive, communities thrive.
$48.6 B: Annual economic impact from Canadian universities, funding local projects, services and jobs.
410,000: Jobs supported nationwide through university operations, research and partnerships that sustain local economies.
$19 B: Research and development performed each year at higher-ed institutions, fueling discovery, innovation and economic growth in their communities.
875: Number of successful research startups still operational as of 2022.
76%: Of Canadians support more federal investment in universities, recognizing their essential role in building stronger communities.
