CSA’s Newsletter from September 18th – October 2nd
| 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. |
| Ontario’s education funding per student is decreasing after inflation, watchdog finds September 24th — Toronto Star, Kristin Rushowy & Rob Ferguson |
| A new report from Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office finds that provincial education spending is projected to grow more slowly in the coming years, with inflation-adjusted funding per student declining. For postsecondary education, the FAO projects ministry spending will fall from $13.6 billion in 2025-26 to $12.7 billion in 2028-29. The report also projects real operating funding per domestic college student will decline after 2026-27. The government says its $6.4-billion postsecondary investment means funding remains at record levels. |
| Canadian Students Say AI Is Hurting Their Critical Thinking September 23rd — The Walrus, Amanda Perry |
| The Walrus examines growing student resistance to AI in higher education, focusing heavily on concerns that it undermines learning, critical thinking and academic integrity. Through interviews with students, the article explores the tension between those who reject AI and those who use it as a practical academic tool, while highlighting concerns about cheating, unclear rules and students feeling disadvantaged by peers who use AI. |
| Preparing skilled tradespeople for the workforce of today and the future September 24th – The Globe and Mail |
| Fleming College is expanding its skilled trades programming to prepare students for changing workforce needs. The college’s Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre offers hands-on training and industry partnerships across programs including welding, construction, electrical, and automation. Fleming is also opening its doors to more learners through programs and partnerships with local employers. The college is adapting its training to emerging technologies, including automation and AI, while emphasizing the importance of practical, hands-on experience. |
| Province Funding Nearly 2,000 More Seats at Humber Polytechnic to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers September 21st — Education News Canada |
| The Ontario government is funding 1,971 additional seats at Humber Polytechnic as part of its broader expansion of postsecondary education in high-demand fields. The $32-million investment will add 1,187 health-care seats, 428 STEM seats and 356 trades seats, with students able to enroll as early as fall 2026. The expansion is part of Ontario’s $1.7-billion investment in more than 70,000 new postsecondary seats, aimed at addressing labour-market needs and preparing students for in-demand careers. |
| Mohawk College approved for 1,662 additional funded student spaces through Ontario’s Priority Growth Fund September 24th — Education News Canada |
| Mohawk College will receive funding for 1,662 additional full-time equivalent student spaces by 2027–28 through Ontario’s Priority Growth Fund. The expansion represents approximately $21.7 million in new funding and follows the province’s call for 40,000 additional postsecondary seats in high-demand fields. The new spaces will support programs in health studies, skilled trades and technology, aviation and education. Mohawk developed its proposal with employers and community partners to respond to local workforce needs. |
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