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Edmonton is the first Canadian city to be accepted to the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. The city has been recognized internationally as a community dedicated to excellence in learning for all.

Edmonton community coalition secures place as Canada’s first UNESCO Learning City member

Edmonton is the first Canadian city to join UNESCO’s network of top education cities in the world, along with cities including Hamburg, Shanghai and Beijing.

Edmonton joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC)—an international network of cities committed to excellence in learning for all, to foster a culture of learning throughout life to enhance social inclusion, economic development and cultural prosperity.

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Canadian Commission for UNESCO     |     UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities