Ontario minister of colleges, universities speaks amid backlash to student loan changes

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Ontario's Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, Nolan Quinn, is set to hold a news conference in Toronto at 11 a.m. on Thursday to address growing criticism over recent modifications to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

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Ontario's Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, Nolan Quinn, held a news conference in Toronto on November 16, 2026, at 11 a.m., to address mounting backlash over recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The adjustments to OSAP have drawn significant criticism, with many students and educators expressing concerns about the financial impact on post-secondary education accessibility. The changes aim to reform the OSAP, but they have sparked widespread protests and opposition across the province.

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