Colleges Ontario

Engage with ISED, FedDev Ontario, and the National Research Council (NRC IRAP) on increasing college participation in applied research and innovation programming, with a focus on industry collaboration, commercialization, and network expansion-also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Discussions with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada, and the Treasury Board Secretariat about increasing core federal funding for sector financial sustainability Engage with ESDC to strengthen high school-to-college transition pathways and expand federal support for youth-focused skilled trades exposure, dual credit programs, and pre-apprenticeship models that align with labour market needs- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Discussions with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and ESDC on recent changes to the study permit system, study cap allocations, and the Recognized Institutions Framework (RIF). Engage with Global Affairs Canada, IRCC, and ESDC on the International Education Strategy, specifically the targeting and recruitment of international students. Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), ESDC, and IRCC on the role of colleges in advancing workforce readiness and contributing to labour market resilience- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Engage with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Infrastructure Canada, and ESDC to advance student housing construction, and to recognize the role of colleges in providing the skilled trades workforce to address the housing crisis- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Discussions with Health Canada and ESDC on expanding investments in college-based programs for nursing, personal support workers, and other health professionals.

Engage with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Infrastructure Canada, and ESDC to advance student housing construction, and to recognize the role of colleges in providing the skilled trades workforce to address the housing crisis- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Engage with ISED, FedDev Ontario, and the National Research Council (NRC IRAP) on increasing college participation in applied research and innovation programming, with a focus on industry collaboration, commercialization, and network expansion-also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), ESDC, and IRCC on the role of colleges in advancing workforce readiness and contributing to labour market resilience- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Engage with ESDC to strengthen high school-to-college transition pathways and expand federal support for youth-focused skilled trades exposure, dual credit programs, and pre-apprenticeship models that align with labour market needs- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Discussions with Health Canada and ESDC on expanding investments in college-based programs for nursing, personal support workers, and other health professionals. Engage with Global Affairs Canada, IRCC, and ESDC on the International Education Strategy, specifically the targeting and recruitment of international students. Discussions with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and ESDC on recent changes to the study permit system, study cap allocations, and the Recognized Institutions Framework (RIF). Discussions with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada, and the Treasury Board Secretariat about increasing core federal funding for sector financial sustainability

Discussions with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and ESDC on recent changes to the study permit system, study cap allocations, and the Recognized Institutions Framework (RIF). Engage with ESDC to strengthen high school-to-college transition pathways and expand federal support for youth-focused skilled trades exposure, dual credit programs, and pre-apprenticeship models that align with labour market needs- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), ESDC, and IRCC on the role of colleges in advancing workforce readiness and contributing to labour market resilience- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Discussions with Health Canada and ESDC on expanding investments in college-based programs for nursing, personal support workers, and other health professionals. Discussions with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada, and the Treasury Board Secretariat about increasing core federal funding for sector financial sustainability Engage with ISED, FedDev Ontario, and the National Research Council (NRC IRAP) on increasing college participation in applied research and innovation programming, with a focus on industry collaboration, commercialization, and network expansion-also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Engage with Global Affairs Canada, IRCC, and ESDC on the International Education Strategy, specifically the targeting and recruitment of international students. Engage with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Infrastructure Canada, and ESDC to advance student housing construction, and to recognize the role of colleges in providing the skilled trades workforce to address the housing crisis- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges.

Engage with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Infrastructure Canada, and ESDC to advance student housing construction, and to recognize the role of colleges in providing the skilled trades workforce to address the housing crisis- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Engage with ISED, FedDev Ontario, and the National Research Council (NRC IRAP) on increasing college participation in applied research and innovation programming, with a focus on industry collaboration, commercialization, and network expansion-also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), ESDC, and IRCC on the role of colleges in advancing workforce readiness and contributing to labour market resilience- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Engage with ESDC to strengthen high school-to-college transition pathways and expand federal support for youth-focused skilled trades exposure, dual credit programs, and pre-apprenticeship models that align with labour market needs- also in relation to OREWIN, the Ontario Regional Economic and Workforce and Innovation Network, representing Ontario’s small, northern and rural colleges. Discussions with Health Canada and ESDC on expanding investments in college-based programs for nursing, personal support workers, and other health professionals. Engage with Global Affairs Canada, IRCC, and ESDC on the International Education Strategy, specifically the targeting and recruitment of international students. Discussions with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and ESDC on recent changes to the study permit system, study cap allocations, and the Recognized Institutions Framework (RIF). Discussions with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada, and the Treasury Board Secretariat about increasing core federal funding for sector financial sustainability