Support Our Colleges—Support Our Communities
Ontario’s public colleges, including Confederation College, are facing challenges that affect our ability to deliver high-quality education and workforce training, especially in northern and rural communities. Together, we can support students, communities, and Ontario's economy. Whether you're a student, alumnus, employer, or community partner, we can all show how colleges help protect Ontario.
Learn how you can show your support:
Key Messages
- Ontario’s colleges help protect the province’s future by preparing the workforce our communities rely on. With the right support, they can train more local graduates to serve in essential roles across health care, trades, and technology.
- Investing in public colleges means investing in people — creating good jobs, meeting local labour needs, and helping communities across Ontario grow and succeed. We look forward to working with the province to create positive solutions to protect Ontario and prosper.
- Ontario’s colleges are facing a funding shortfall and are challenged to support the programs that keep communities strong and thriving.
- To protect vital programs in skilled trades, health care, and technology — the ones our communities count on — colleges want to work with the province to fund these essential disciplines that integral to protecting communities and jobs in Ontario.
See which programs have already been suspended at Confederation College.
Constituent Calls to Action
- “Ontario’s communities and workforces rely on their local college. Tell your MPP about the importance of Ontario’s college domestic programs and how our communities rely on these workers”
Need contact info? Download the 2025 Ontario MPP Contact List (XLSX) - Learn more about colleges in Ontario and how government can help.
Templated Letter Of Support
Subject: Support Our Community and Colleges
Dear [Member of Provincial Parliament's Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing as a resident of [Your Community] to ask for your support in advocating in support of our local colleges. Ontario’s public colleges are facing a funding shortfall, and it is impacting the programs that our communities rely on — especially in skilled trades, health care, and technology.
As you know, Confederation College is a cornerstone of our community. It’s where many of our friends, neighbors, and family members are getting the education they need to build careers in critical fields.
I’ve seen firsthand how important our colleges are to the local economy. They don’t just educate students — they prepare people for essential jobs in health care, trades, and technology that we need here at home. The right investment in these programs can create good local jobs, help meet our labour needs and keep our community growing and thriving.
That’s why I’m asking you to share your support for Ontario’s colleges and make sure we all see the value they bring.
What Can You Do?
- Please advocate for Ontario’s colleges to thrive and continue to support our communities.
For more details about how this funding will support our colleges, you can read more in Colleges Ontario's 2025 Pre-Budget Submission.
Thank you for your time, and for all that you do for our community. I hope we can count on your support in making sure our local colleges have the resources they need to continue serving us for years to come.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Contact Information]
Templated Social Media Post
Ontario’s colleges offer vital programs in health care, trades, and technology and need your support to continue to deliver the workforce that Ontario needs. These programs are the backbone of our community and economy.
I’m urging [@Your MPP’s Handle] to share your support for Ontario’s colleges so that we can invest in our future — more skilled workers, more local jobs and a stronger community.