Please note: Consultations concluded on September 1, 2015. The ministry is no longer accepting submissions.
Ontario consulted with the university sector on options to modernize the university funding model. Consultation participants included students, university leadership and faculty, as well as important partners such as employers, colleges, the elementary and secondary sector, and professional associations.
Ms. Herbert committed to conducting an open review and consistently demonstrated this by:
The consultation process focused on achieving the following principles in a reformed funding model:
The government received a report on December 10 summarizing the results of its recent university funding formula model consultations. The government is reviewing the report and will carefully consider the proposed strategic directions while developing a new model for funding universities in a more quality-driven, sustainable and transparent manner.