Ontario Expanding French Language Postsecondary Education in the North
The Ontario government is investing $10.8 million to re-launch French-language courses at the University of Sudbury, in partnership with the University of Ottawa. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, this investment will expand access to high-quality French-language postsecondary education in Northern Ontario, helping more Francophone students acquire the skills they need for good-paying, in-demand jobs and meet the needs of Ontario’s workforce.
“Our province’s Francophone communities play a critical role in strengthening our highly skilled workforce and we’re ensuring students have access to the education and training they need for rewarding careers,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. “Through this investment, our government is building a robust bilingual workforce to support a stronger, more competitive and self-reliant Northern Ontario.”
Beginning in September 2025, the University of Sudbury will offer programs in health sciences, management and commerce, social sciences, and arts in partnership with the University of Ottawa at its campus in Sudbury.
“This historic investment reflects our government’s commitment to strengthening access to French-language postsecondary education, especially in Northern Ontario,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. “Because of this partnership, we are delivering on our promise to bolster Ontario’s Francophonie as a social, cultural and economic engine for years to come.”
In order to build the world-class workforce Ontario needs to support one of the most competitive economies in the G7, the Ontario government is making strategic investments in Ontario’s small, Northern and rural colleges and universities so they can deliver high-quality education that equips students with the skills they need to launch rewarding careers and drive the province’s economy.
