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Ontario government investigates private career colleges over student aid grants

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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The Doug Ford government announced an investigation into private career colleges in Ontario regarding student-aid grants, calling in the auditor general and the Ontario Provincial Police to look into serious concerns. Inspectors found evidence suggesting third parties completed courses, sometimes in a single day, and noted concerns about shared login credentials and coordinated activity among users.

From nationalpost.com

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The investigation centers on concerns that students receiving OSAP funding may not be actively participating in the programs they are enrolled in. Three private career colleges alone received over $219 million in government funding for 14,800 students during the 2024-25 year.

From nationalpost.com

Who's involved

  • Doug FordPremier of Ontario, who initiated the government investigation
  • QuinnMinister responsible for colleges and universities in Ontario
  • OntarioThe province where the investigation into the education sector is taking place

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