Collège La Cité (La Cité Collégiale), Ontario's largest French-language college of applied arts and technology located in Ottawa, has issued a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ reference 2026-APP-RFSQ-0164) to retain a qualified partner to provide professional business analysis services and support for the College's digital transformation initiatives. The notice was published through the Ontario Tenders Portal (Jaggaer) on June 17, 2026 and qualified suppliers may submit their qualifications until the closing date of March 31, 2027. This is a services procurement (not a grant program) and is currently open and active, with the resulting qualified supplier expected to provide ongoing business analysis expertise.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Collège La Cité
Conseil D'administration De La Cité Régulière
Date: Feb 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved the winter 2026 financial budget, confirming a surplus through rigorous financial management. Additionally, the board ratified the election of a new internal administrator representing full-time support staff. Performance reports regarding record-breaking student enrollment numbers for the winter 2026 term were presented and received. The session also included informational updates on pre-budget submissions to Colleges Ontario and the board's annual work plan.
La Cité Strategic Orientations 2023-2026
Date: Jan 1, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
This strategic plan, titled "Destination 2026," outlines key orientations for La Cité from 2023 to 2026. The plan focuses on three primary pillars: developing student skills through pedagogical innovation and experiential learning for success; fostering a positive human experience for the entire college community to create a more welcoming, equitable, and engaging environment; and transforming systems, practices, and spaces to establish an efficient, sustainable, safe, and human-centered milieu. The vision is to be recognized for the flexibility and relevance of its programs and services, offering an engaging and inclusive experience to every member of its diverse college community.
Collège La Cité Analyse de l'environnement externe 2023-2026
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Michaël DumoulinDean - Institute of Health and Life Sciences & School of Business and Hospitality
This document presents an external environment analysis conducted for Collège La Cité to inform its strategic planning process for the 2023-2026 period. The analysis assesses opportunities and threats from a francophone perspective within the post-secondary sector in Ontario and Canada, considering the impact of future trends on the demand and provision of francophone post-secondary education. Key areas of focus include economic context, employment trends in the Ottawa region, federal and provincial francophone strategies, meta-trends such as technological acceleration and digital skills, healthcare system capacity, continuous learning needs, and the increasing demand for tech-related employment, as well as specific trends in post-secondary education like micro-credentials, international student enrollment, evolving pedagogy, and online learning.
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