Policy positions
Colleges Ontario produces policy positions on key issues, from economic competitiveness to education policies to the workforce needs in the health-care system.
- Budget Submissions
- Position Papers
- Health
- Fact Sheets
- Beyond Ontario
Budget Submissions
2012-13 Funding Submission
Towards a stonger Ontario workforce: Ontario colleges' submission
for the 2012 budget outlines the funding needs of Ontario's 24 colleges. Ontario’s colleges continue to support the province’s goal to increase postsecondary attainment rates to at least 70 per cent and have worked with the government to improve access and graduation rates.
2011-12 Funding Submission
Creating opportunities for all: Ontario colleges' 2011 funding submission to the provincial government outlines the funding needs of Ontario's 24 colleges. The request focuses on support in areas that help provide higher education and training to greater numbers of people and will produce a better-educated workforce for the years ahead.
2010-11 Funding Submission
Ontario Colleges' 2010 funding submission outlines the priorities and fiscal requirements of the 24 colleges. The recommendations demonstrate a commitment to
controlling expenditures while also continuing to drive economic growth and promoting a stronger workforce. The request includes the call for support for enrolment growth and investments in e-learning.
2009-10 Funding Submission
Advancing Ontario's Economy: Investing in College Education and Training Ontario's colleges have provided recommendations for 2009 that call for a prudent and balanced approach to managing the economic downturn. The colleges' recommendations are fiscally manageable and will help stimulate the economy and create jobs. Key recommendations include the call for investments in infrastructure, innovation and applied research, and in skills training.
2008-09 Funding Submission
A Highly Skilled Workforce: Strengthening Ontario’s Economic Advantage (2007/08 funding submission) outlines the funding needs and priorities of Ontario’s 24 colleges. The request includes a $120 million increase in core operating funding, a $40 million increase in funding for labour market programs and services, a new investment of $6 million for applied research, and an additional investment of $90 million for the renewal and maintenance of facilities and instructional equipment.
2007-08 Funding Submission
Colleges Ontario’s 2007-08 funding submission to the Government of Ontario outlines the request for additional investments to adequately fund the colleges’ operating and capital requirements.