Province Welcomes Report on Postsecondary Education
Government committed to quality, accessible and affordable system
TORONTO, Feb. 7 /CNW/ - Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
Mary Anne Chambers today commended former premier Bob Rae and his advisory
panel members for their work in undertaking a comprehensive review of
Ontario's postsecondary education system.
"Our government is committed to ensuring our students have access to a
high-quality, affordable postsecondary education, and a system that is
sustainable for future generations," Chambers said. "Our government initiated
this review because we know that higher education is essential to Ontario's
success."
Mr. Rae and the members of the advisory panel were appointed by the
Ontario government in 2004 to review the province's postsecondary education
system.
"The panel has presented us with a set of far-reaching and
thought-provoking recommendations for a new framework for postsecondary
education in this province," Chambers said. "We will review these
recommendations thoughtfully and thoroughly and with due regard for the
province's fiscal situation. We will continue to work with our partners,
including the federal government, as we determine how best to move forward."
The review included consultations across the province with students and
their parents, university and college partners and members of the private and
public sectors.
"Our greatest competitive advantage is our people," Chambers said. "A
strong, healthy and sustainable postsecondary education system is a key part
of our government's plan to ensure prosperity for all Ontarians."
