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Statement from Colleges Ontario President and CEO, Marketa Evans on list of preferred programs
Statement from Colleges Ontario President and CEO, Marketa Evans 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.
Open Letter to Minister Marc Miller
Open Letter to Minister Marc Miller
Colleges Ontario's CEO and President, Marketa Evans, has written an open letter to Minister Marc Miller, expressing our strong objection to the federal government’s decision to end automatic work permits for international students attending Ontario’s public colleges.
Statement from Marketa Evans, president and CEO, Colleges Ontario
Statement from Marketa Evans, president and CEO, Colleges Ontario
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.
Colleges Ontario welcomes Laura Jamer as the new vice president of policy and innovation
Colleges Ontario welcomes Laura Jamer as the new vice president of policy and innovation
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Jamer as the new vice president of policy and innovation at Colleges Ontario, effective September 3, 2024. She is an accomplished leader with experience in both the Ontario public service and the public college sector.

Events


2024 Higher Education Summit
An in-person event taking place November 23 - 25, 2024 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. For more information, please visit: www.highereducationsummit.ca.
2024 Premier's Awards
The Premier's Awards gala celebrates Ontario's outstanding college graduates. For more information please, visit: www.co-awards.org.