Ontario Investing $231,772.64 to Modernize Infrastructure at York University

TORONTO— The Ontario government is providing $231.772.64 in 2022-23 to York University to help ensure the postsecondary institution has modern facilities, learning tools and equipment so students receive the high-quality education and training they need to succeed in the workforce.

“It is essential that our postsecondary institutions have the latest in learning tools and equipment so students can develop the skills they need to excel in the province’s economic future,” said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities. “Our government’s investments to build Ontario will not only help colleges and universities renew and modernize their facilities, it will also help ensure that they can continue to provide students with applied, career-focused education and training that meets the labour needs of key sectors driving our economy.”

“This support will ensure students at York University have access to the latest instructional tools and equipment to meet business and industry standards,” Michael Kerzner, MPP for York-Centre. “By investing in the renewal and modernization of postsecondary infrastructure, we are supporting the growth of the economy right here in York-Centre and ensuring students get the knowledge and skills they need to get good-paying jobs.”

QUICK FACTS

  • Ontario is investing $209 million in 2022-23 to help publicly assisted colleges and universities provide a modern and safe learning environment for students, faculty and staff.
  • $179 million will be provided through the Facilities Renewal Program in 2022-23 to help colleges and universities with the critical maintenance, repairs, upgrades and renewal of existing facilities.
  • $20 million will be provided through the College Equipment and Renewal Fund in 2022-23 to help colleges buy and renew instructional equipment and learning resources.
  • $10 million will be provided through the Training Equipment and Renewal Fund in 2022-23 to help universities renew and buy modern, state-of-the-art equipment.  
  • As part of this investment, matching contributions from institutions and/or third-parties is required. 
  • As announced in the 2022 Ontario Budget: Ontario’s Plan to Build, this funding is part of the government’s $597 million investment over three years, starting in 2022-23, to help colleges and universities address important infrastructure renewal needs.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

2022 Ontario Budget: Ontario’s Plan to Build

Ontario Universities

Ontario Colleges