Check out this @globalnews article on how IRCC's recent changes could create labour shortages in crucial sectors like child care, dental care, advanced manufacturing and tourism. With these new policies, public colleges could face even greater challenges in addressing workforce needs in key industries: shorturl.at/wIgBZ #cdnpse #onpse @DavidPiccini @SylviaJonesMPP @VictorFedeli

Colleges Ontario is deeply disappointed by the recent federal changes that will disrupt the flow of skilled college grads into key sectors like dental care, child care, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering. Excluding programs that train workers for these critical roles will worsen labour shortages, directly affecting families and communities across Ontario. Read the statement on the negative impact these changes will have on Ontarians: rb.gy/nw3s0x #cdnpse #onpse #onpoli @DavidPiccini @VictorFedeli

#DYK 58% of total job vacancies in health care require a college credential. Ontario's public colleges are pivotal in fulfilling the government's commitment to establishing a resilient and growing health-care workforce. Fourteen public colleges are part of @ONgov's Learn and Stay Grant, offering practical nursing and paramedic courses to help underserved and growing communities in Northern, Southwestern and Eastern part of the province. rb.gy/eyacw1 #onpse #cdnpse @JillDunlop1 @SylviaJonesMPP  @AlgonquinCollege @CollegeBoreal @CambrianCollege @CanadoreCollege @Confederation @FanshaweCollege @GeorgianCollege @CollegeLaCite @LambtonCollege @LoyalistCollege @mynorthernc @SaultCollege @StClairCollege @whatsinsideslc

Many Ontario public colleges are expanding beds in existing residences by renovating to offer more shared rooms and amenities like shared kitchens and common spaces. This helps lower living costs for students, making housing more affordable. In January, @Confederation College added 16 beds to reduce overall housing costs. @JillDunlop1 @PaulCalandra @KHollandMPP #cdnpse #onpoli

Check out this Toronto Star article by @nkeung and @krushowy on the impact of the federal announcement this week on international student study permits, with quotes from our statement: tinyurl.com/5bjppmb4 #cdnpse #onpoli