Ontario government to spend $750M on STEM programs at colleges, universities
- Ontario invested $750 million in STEM programs at colleges and universities on April 22, 2025.
- Institutions faced financial struggles due to frozen tuition and capped international students.
- The funding expands training capacity and connects students to jobs.
- Minister Nolan Quinn states the funding creates 20,500 annual spots.
- The investment aims to strengthen the economy against uncertainty.
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Colleges and universities will receive a $750 million boost from the Ontario government for 20,500 spaces in science and engineering programs each year, helping fill — but not close — a growing funding gap for schools, the Star has learned.
Ontario Invests $750 Million to Boost STEM Education and Workforce Readiness - Tech Talent Canada
In a historic move to safeguard and grow Ontario’s skilled workforce, the provincial government is investing $750 million into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs at publicly funded colleges and universities. The investment aims to create up to 20,500 additional student seats annually, ensuring Ontario remains a top destination for innovation, business investment, and […] The post Ontario Invests $750 Million to Boos…
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