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 Ottawa, June 29, 2010 - As a signal of their commitment to attracting the best and brightest students to Canada, the presidents of five key national education associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding today establishing the Canadian Consortium for International Education Marketing.

VANCOUVER / OTTAWA- Languages Canada members are now recognized in British Columbia through access to the province's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation.  A first in Canada, this recognition places BC in the lead in both attracting and protecting students.  Already a strong market for language studies with over 55,000 students per year, BC is demonstrating its commitment to supporting further market growth through an offering of quality programs and student protection.

"Better Together  - Connecting to Thrive in a Competitive World " was the theme of the 2010 Languages Canada conference which took place March 8-10, 2010 in St. John's, Newfoundland.  The conference highlighted the initiatives which help increase the recognition of the association and its members and create a greater awareness of quality English and French language training in Canada.

Highlights included presentations on the next steps in international marketing, a forum on working with Saudi Arabian students, a presentation by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau, and great discussions on testing.  The overall feeling this year was one of optimism, and attendees took advantage of the Newfoundland traditions and hospitality.

With over 8,000 Saudi students in Canada during 2009 and plans to increase that number in 2010, Saudi Arabia has quickly become a significant market for Canada's language training sector.  A commitment to continue investing in scholarships destined to Canada for the next five years means that Canadian schools cannot ignore this opportunity.

The Languages Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Gonzalo Peralta as Executive Director.  Gonzalo, who will be based in the Ottawa area, brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the language industry. 

Languages Canada's 3rd annual conference will be held at the Delta Hotel in St. John's Newfoundland beginning on Monday, March 8th until Wednesday, March 10th.

OTTAWA, March 3rd, 2009 – Following an article in the February 25th Toronto Star newspaper (Desperate times for tourism in Québec), Languages Canada would like to take this opportunity to present some facts about international students studying in Canada and their positive impact to our country.

It’s a fact; tourism in Canada is taking a beating and this may be more from visitors from the United States but as well from other countries such as Europe.  This is why attracting international students to study French and English in Canada is important for Canada’s economic, social and employment factors.

"The Experience of Excellence - Taking Languages Canada to the World" was the theme of the 2009 Languages Canada conference which took place February 9-10, 2009 in Calgary, Alberta.  This was the first annual event since Languages Canada was created in March 2008 through the amalgamation of its predecessors the Canada Language Council (CLC) and the Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (CAPLS). This past year, the Languages Canada Board of Directors and staff were extremely active in the establishment of the new association and setting the groundwork for the next several years.

Languages Canada’s 2nd annual conference will be held at the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire Hotel in Calgary, Alberta beginning on Sunday evening February 8th until Tuesday February 10th, 2009. The event will immediately follow the CMEC (Council of Ministers of Education of Canada) Bursary Program conference that many of the LC members are also attending.

Vancouver, BC. October 7, 2008