Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet is facing calls to increase funding to the struggling post-secondary sector. Advocates argue it's an effective way to protect against tariffs.
Ontario business and education leaders are urging the Ford government to increase funding for colleges and universities to protect the province from potential U.S. tariffs, citing years of underfunding and the negative impact of the international student cap. They propose increased base operating revenue, enrolment expansion funding, research funding, and stronger partnerships. Colleges face financial strain due to the cap and reliance on international student revenue.
