Colleges Ontario's 2025 budget submission

Ontario’s economy faces significant challenges from evolving international threats, underscoring the urgent need to prioritize workforce development. Building a resilient labour force is essential to sustaining the province’s communities and ensuring long-term economic prosperity.

As the cornerstone of Ontario’s economy, college graduates provide the advanced skills and expertise required to build critical infrastructure, including homes, highways and transit systems, while supporting the development of thriving communities. Public colleges in Ontario are pivotal drivers of economic growth, particularly in trades, technology and applied sciences—sectors urgently requiring workforce development and investment.