Minister Chambers was at York University earlier this month to participate in spring convocation ceremonies. “On behalf of York University, I thank you most sincerely for the great work you did with us at York – and indeed all Ontario universities – over the past two years,” said Marsden.  “Your strong commitment to improving post-secondary education has been remarkable and will certainly help to ensure a brighter future for Ontario’s universities, students and all Ontarians. I wish you well in your new role as the Minister for Children and Youth Services.” 

Minister Chambers held the Training, Colleges and Universities portfolio during the Ontario government’s landmark post-secondary education review, which led to the centrepiece “Reaching Higher” plan outlined in the spring budget.

Marsden expressed optimism that the provincial government’s commitment to higher education and improved funding for post-secondary institutions would continue to flourish under Minister Bentley. “I look forward to working with you closely and wish you every success in this new role.”  

York University is the leading interdisciplinary research and teaching university in Canada. York offers a modern, academic experience at the undergraduate and graduate level in Toronto, Canada’s most international city.  The third largest university in the country, York is host to a dynamic academic community of 50,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, as well as 180,000 alumni worldwide. York’s 10 faculties and 21 research centres conduct ambitious, groundbreaking research that is interdisciplinary, cutting across traditional academic boundaries.  This distinctive and collaborative approach is preparing students for the future and bringing fresh insights and solutions to real-world challenges. York University is an autonomous, not-for-profit corporation.

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