Released by the Canadian Press story in this CTV article HERE, the McGuinty government will announce in their Throne speech a renewed emphasis on post-secondary education. The premier said, “about 62 per cent of Ontarians go to college or university, but 70 per cent of new jobs demand post-secondary education,” a fact that OUSA has been advocating on for a renewed investment in the post-secondary system to allow greater access for potential students to reach higher education.
The speech is also expected to include an renewed emphasis on international students, adding, “why don’t we get serious about competing for international students? We could use the funds this generates to help expand our schools for our kids and create jobs.” In OUSA’s recent report Ontario’s Knowledge Economy: The Economic Impact of Post-Secondary Education, OUSA outlines how an investment in higher education creates jobs and supports communities. OUSA hopes that the Ontario government follows through with these recommendations to boost education investments to support and stimulate the economy while helping out students.
-Alvin Tedjo
Director of Communications & Public Relations
Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance
