Support Our Colleges—Support Our Communities
Ontario’s public colleges, including Confederation College, are facing significant challenges that affect our ability to deliver high-quality education and workforce training, especially in northern and rural communities. You can help by raising awareness and advocating for sustainable funding and policies that support students, communities, and Ontario's economy. Whether you're a student, alumnus, employer, or community partner, your voice matters. Learn how you can take action:
Key Messages
- Ontario’s colleges are facing a $1 billion dollar funding shortfall. Without immediate action, Ontario’s public colleges will have to cut the very 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 need 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. - 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.
Constituent Calls to Action
- "Tell your MPP: It’s time to adequately fund Ontario’s colleges domestic programs— our future depends on it and our communities rely on these workers"
- "Ontario’s colleges are at a breaking point — and our communities and workforce depend on them. Speak up. Demand action. Contact your MPP today."
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 concerned resident of [Your Community] to ask for your support in advocating for the urgent funding our local colleges desperately need. Ontario’s public colleges are currently facing a $1 billion funding shortfall, and without action, many of the programs that our communities rely on — especially in skilled trades, health care, and technology — are at risk of being cut.
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. If we don’t act now, we risk losing those very programs that keep our workforce strong and prepared for the challenges ahead. This isn’t just about education — it’s about the future of our community and the people who rely on these programs to thrive.
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 take immediate action to ensure that Ontario’s colleges receive the funding they need. We cannot afford to wait any longer. Our future depends on it.
What Can You Do?
- Please advocate for properly funding Ontario’s colleges — our communities are depending on it.
- Our colleges are at a breaking point, and if we don’t speak up now, we’ll see a ripple effect throughout our workforce and local economy. Please contact your colleagues and make this a priority.
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 are facing a $1 billion funding shortfall, and without immediate action, vital programs in health care, trades, and technology are at risk of being cut. These programs are the backbone of our community and economy.
I’m urging [@Your MPP’s Handle] to advocate for proper funding for Ontario’s colleges. It’s time to invest in our future — more skilled workers, more local jobs and a stronger community.