Colleges Ontario is the advocacy voice for the province's 24 colleges.

Today’s announcement of $6.4 billion is a game changer for the economic future of Ontario. The province has taken a significant step that will power economic growth through a dynamic, skilled workforce in Ontario. Ontario college graduates are integral across a range of industries, such as, advanced manufacturing, construction, transportation, mining and energy and health care. 

Colleges Ontario is urging the province to stabilize and modernize college funding in the 2026 budget, warning that failure to close the structural funding gap will reduce access for students and workers, weaken training in high-demand sectors and limit economic growth across Ontario communities.

Colleges Ontario has appointed Maureen Adamson as its next president and chief executive officer, following serving in the position on an interim basis over the past year.

Colleges Ontario welcomes today’s Fall Economic Statement and sees strong opportunities to work with government on its plan to Protect Ontario.