
Health Care and Life Sciences
Ontario universities are helping to develop highly skilled talent in health care and life sciences.
To address our province’s labour shortages and strengthen regional economic development, Ontario’s universities are building the workforce of today and tomorrow.
From equipping graduates with the skills to thrive in Ontario’s evolving labour market to driving innovation and meeting the demands in critical sectors such as automotive and EV, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, high tech, wine and agriculture, nuclear energy, mining and more. Universities play a critical role in securing the province’s future.
Critical government investments in universities are urgently needed to prepare the workforce Ontario needs, create jobs and attract the investments that drive economic growth. Investing in Ontario’s universities means investing in Ontario’s future.
As Ontario navigates rapid economic shifts and challenges, our 2025 pre-budget report, Building Tomorrow’s Industries Means Building Talent Today, highlights how Ontario’s universities are driving economic growth for the province. By cultivating a highly skilled workforce and collaborating with key industries across regions, universities are strengthening the province’s talent pipeline and positioning Ontario for future success.
For universities to successfully continue educating the next generation of leaders, critical investments from the government are not just a recommendation but a necessity. Ontario’s universities call on the provincial government to:
Without immediate action, more universities – and the students and communities they support are at risk.
“The decision to invest in Canada, and Ontario specifically, is a testament to the network of world-class universities, hospitals, and research centres in the GTA and southern Ontario, and the diverse scientific talent pool that exists in the region.”
– AstraZeneca Canada, 2023
As the demand for highly skilled workers threatens to disrupt key sectors across the province, Ontario’s universities are stepping up to meet the challenge, playing a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the skills employers need and the workforce of tomorrow. Universities continue partner to advance key industries across regions and strengthen Ontario’s talent pipeline with graduates that are ready for the job market, ultimately leading to increased economic growth for both our communities and the province.
Ontario universities are helping to develop highly skilled talent in health care and life sciences.
Ontario universities are contributing to energy and clean technology sectors.
Universities are preparing students for opportunities in the advanced manufacturing and mining sectors.
The highly skilled talent from Ontario’s universities is helping to advance Ontario’s infrastructure plan.
Ontario university graduates are helping to innovate the arts and culture economy in the province.
Council of Ontario Universities and Ontario Ministry of Finance
Council of Ontario Universities
Stokes Economics
Government of Canada
Canadian Nuclear Association
Bio Talent Canada
Ontario Arts Council
Council of Ontario Finance Officers