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Publication Date: February 17, 2026 - 16:16

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Ford says he faced ‘massive pressure’ from colleges, universities to increase tuition

February 17, 2026
Premier Doug Ford's government announced last week it would allow universities to raise tuition by two per cent a year beginning in September.


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