NDP: Doug Ford is starving our colleges and universities—what happens next for Ontario’s workers?

QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Shadow Minister for Colleges, Universities, Research, Excellence & Security, MPP Peggy Sattler (London West) is calling on the Ford government to stand up for the next generation of Ontarians as students head back to college and university for the new semester:

“Students are headed back with more uncertainty than ever thanks to Ford’s multi-billion-dollar cuts to our colleges and universities,” said Sattler.

“While Trump attacks our economy, Ford is starving our colleges and universities, leaving the next generation of Ontarians with an uncertain future. These cuts have caused hundreds of program closures, and as a result, we are losing talent and falling behind.

“These aren’t just students; they are the future of our province. Without real investments into postsecondary programs, Ontario’s workforce will be unstable for decades to come.

“This didn’t happen by accident. Doug Ford’s Conservatives provide the lowest per-student college and university funding in the country. Their failure to act has created one of the worst crises Ontario’s colleges have ever faced. We need to stand up for students and stop the cuts.”