The international education landscape is evolving rapidly, demanding from our institutions a higher level of commitment to collaboration across Canada’s post-secondary education system. In response, Alberta has strategically implemented a province-wide approach to strengthen these collaborations while looking to remove barriers to improve the engagement with local and national partners, all while leverage economies of scales to build stronger connections locally and globally.

Through the Alberta Bureau for International Education (ABIE), all 26 Alberta post-secondary institutions, including universities, colleges, polytechnics, independent institutions, and unique institutions work within a shared framework and collegial, inclusive commitment to advance provincial and national priorities in international post-secondary education. This collective approach improves communication, reduces duplication, and creates scalable partnerships that complement and reinforce the work of peer organizations across Canada.

This session will highlight how Alberta’s coordinated model aligns with and supports broader provincial and national strategies. Participants will explore how ABIE’s partnerships with partners such as BCCIE foster information sharing, resource alignment, and cross-provincial collaboration. Through practical examples and discussion, we will show how system-level coordination strengthens Canada’s reputation as a globally connected and cohesive education partner, leveraging regional strengths to achieve shared national and global impact.