Colleges and Institutes Canada, Polytechnics Canada, the U15, and Universities Canada have each released their initial reactions to the proposed federal Budget 2025. All four advocacy groups praised the budget’s emphasis on economic resilience, as well as the inclusion of infrastructure funding, which will help postsecondary campuses to develop the facilities they need to support the budget’s goals. Polytechnics Canada also noted the investments in youth employment and reskilling, while U15 and Universities Canada both highlighted the commitments to attracting international talent. CICan and Polytechnics Canada said that the budget failed to fully recognize the role of the institution types they represent in achieving the budget’s goals.
