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Statement on list of preferred programs
Statement on list of preferred programs
The recent changes to the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility introduced by the federal government will have profound and far-reaching consequences for Ontarians. We are deeply disappointed that these decisions were made without consideration of how they will impact everyday people across Ontario and without consultation with the province.
Statement on international student restrictions
Statement on international student restrictions
The federal government's deeply concerning announcement today on further international student restrictions demonstrates a clear university bias. Such additional restrictions will deepen an already existing crisis in Ontario’s labour market. Without college graduates, Ontario grinds to a halt.
Sheridan College grad Domee Shi to share her creative journey and insights at College’s Ontario’s 2024 Higher Education Summit
Sheridan College grad Domee Shi to share her creative journey and insights at College’s Ontario’s 2024 Higher Education Summit
Domee Shi, Academy Award-winning director and Sheridan College alumna, will be a featured speaker at the 2024 Higher Education Summit in Toronto.
Geoffrey Hinton to discuss future and risks of AI at College’s Ontario’s 2024 Higher Education Summit
Geoffrey Hinton to discuss future and risks of AI at College’s Ontario’s 2024 Higher Education Summit
Geoffrey Hinton, British-Canadian computer scientist and cognitive psychologist and a leading figure in artificial intelligence, will be a keynote speaker at the 2024 Higher Education Summit in Toronto.
Wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory to highlight local conservation efforts at 2024 Higher Education Summit
Wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory to highlight local conservation efforts at 2024 Higher Education Summit
Bertie Gregory, acclaimed wildlife filmmaker, National Geographic explorer and host of Disney+’s Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory, will be a featured speaker at the 2024 Higher Education Summit in Toronto.
COPEX appointment for the 2024-2025 term
COPEX appointment for the 2024-2025 term
The Committee of Presidents is pleased to announce the Executive Committee of the Colleges Ontario Committee of Presidents for the 2024-2025 term.
Seven exceptional alumni were honoured with the 2023 Premier's Awards
Seven exceptional alumni were honoured with the 2023 Premier's Awards
Seven exceptional alumni were honoured with the 2023 Premier's Awards for outstanding college graduates at a Nov. 27 gala in Toronto.
Media advisory - Simu Liu to headline 2023 Higher Education Summit
Media advisory - Simu Liu to headline 2023 Higher Education Summit
Marvel's first Asian superhero - Simu Liu - will be the star attraction when he appears at this year's Higher Education Summit in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 27.
Colleges call for immediate provincial investments and modest five per cent tuition increase
Colleges call for immediate provincial investments and modest five per cent tuition increase
Ontario’s colleges are calling for an immediate end to the province’s tuition freeze, a modest five per cent tuition increase and enhanced investments in Ontario’s public college students.
Statement - Public colleges are the talent pipeline for Ontario’s economic future
Statement - Public colleges are the talent pipeline for Ontario’s economic future
Ontario’s economic future depends on graduates from Ontario’s public colleges. From advanced manufacturing to the end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain, from meeting health-care needs to expanding our critical minerals sector, from housing construction to the nuclear industry – Ontario’s public colleges are and will continue to be a critical source of skilled talent, supporting Ontario’s ambitious economic growth agenda.
Expert panel’s report creates opportunity to strengthen Ontario’s public colleges
Expert panel’s report creates opportunity to strengthen Ontario’s public colleges
The expert panel report released today by the Ontario government on the financial stability of post-secondary education presents an opportunity to strengthen public colleges throughout the province.
Statement by Ontario’s public colleges on new measures to protect students from fraud
Statement by Ontario’s public colleges on new measures to protect students from fraud
Ontario’s public colleges are very pleased to support Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Minister Marc Miller’s new measures to further protect international students from fraud and strengthen the integrity of Canada’s immigration system.