CSA’s Newsletter from August 22nd – September 4th
| What are people saying about post-secondary education this week? CSA offers members an exclusive look into the sector! Access each article by clicking the hyper-linked title. Where access may be restricted, acquire using your college library database. |
| How the cap on international study permits is changing campuses this fall September 1st — CTV News, Kamil Karamali |
| Canada’s international student cap is reshaping college campuses, with new international student arrivals falling sharply since 2024. Ontario colleges have suspended programs, cut jobs and reduced services as enrolment declines. College Student Alliance President Georgina Cabrol told CTV News that students are feeling the impact through reduced academic supports, career services and on-campus employment opportunities. While the federal government says the cap is easing pressure on housing and infrastructure, colleges continue to face significant challenges from declining international enrolment. |
| Ontario students brace for ‘vast amount’ of debt amid OSAP changes, tuition increases August 25th – City News, Monique Kasonga |
| Ontario students are facing higher education costs as major OSAP changes shift financial aid away from grants and toward loans. Since Aug. 1, the maximum share of OSAP funding provided as non-repayable grants has fallen from 85% to 25%, while tuition fees can now increase by up to 2% annually. Students and advocates warn the changes could increase debt and make post-secondary education less accessible. With affordability a growing concern, students are calling for stronger financial aid supports and repayment protections. |
| Students at 7 Ontario private career colleges received $385M in OSAP grants last year, data shows August 27th, 2026 — CBC, Allison Jones |
| New data shows that students at just seven Ontario private career colleges received approximately $385 million in OSAP grants in 2024–25 — equal to the total grants received by students at all publicly funded colleges. The findings come as Ontario has cut OSAP access for students at five private career colleges and plans further legislation to strengthen oversight. The province says the measures will protect public funds, while concerns remain about how changes could affect students who rely on OSAP to access career training. |
| Fleming College partnership with Scarborough Health Network to provide tuition-free training for personal support workers and nurses August 24th, 2026 — kawarthaNOW |
| Fleming College is partnering with Scarborough Health Network to provide tuition-free healthcare training starting in winter 2027, supported by $2.2 million in provincial funding. The program will train 80 personal support workers through an accelerated 12-week program and 300-hour paid placement, while 30 nurses will receive specialized training for rural and remote care. Eligible participants can also access stipends and other supports. Applications for the first cohort are expected to open in fall 2026. |
| Humber program equips learners with disabilities for career success September 4th, 2026 — Education News Canada |
| Humber Polytechnic’s Transition to Work program is helping learners with disabilities build skills and confidence for the workplace through career programming, self-advocacy resources and financial support. The initiative includes five online self-advocacy modules and a free toolkit to help students communicate their strengths, navigate hiring and request workplace accommodations. Humber also offers the Abilities in Action Scholarship to help reduce financial barriers. Together, these supports aim to improve employment opportunities and help more students with disabilities succeed after graduation. |
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