Ontario's Bill 33, passed in November 2025, could change how post-secondary admissions decisions are made, as well as how student fees are managed and what campus services they fund.
Each year, tens of thousands of university and college applicants come from communities that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
These policy changes could shape who gains access to programs, supports and opportunities for success.
The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) and many other educational groups and advocates and students have raised serious concerns about how the bill reaches into educational affairs. Some note that the bill comes at a time when there are ongoing public debates about institutional independence and decision-making.
