Ontario funds 3,604 more university places for jobs in high demand

Ontario has committed $104 million for 3,604 additional places at Queen’s University, including 2,496 in STEM programs, 836 in education and 272 in health. The October 14 announcement connects the expansion to regional skills shortages, with enrolment expected as early as fall 2026. Employers won't see an immediate change in hiring, but the new places add capacity in fields where the province says demand is growing.