As Canada welcomes global investors to the first-ever #CanadaInvestmentSummit, Ontario’s universities are delivering results. New COU data shows universities attracted more than $1.02B in private-sector investment between 2023-26, driving innovation, developing talent & strengthening Ontario’s competitive advantage. Read our statement: ontariosuniversities.ca/news… #ONpse #ONpoli #ONCompetitiveAdvantage @nolanmquinn

Building AI literacy is an important step in preparing students for an AI-powered future. Ontario’s universities are equipping students with the knowledge & skills needed to understand, use & shape AI in ways that drive innovation & Canada’s long-term competitive advantage. Learn more: ontariosuniversities.ca/repo… #ONCompetitiveAdvantage

The AI race isn't just about inventing new technology. It's about building with it. At the Empire Club of Canada today, I spoke about how Canada can turn our strengths in AI into stronger businesses, better jobs and a more productive economy. Canada has what it takes. Now it's time to build trust, build responsibly, and build the future here at home. 🇨🇦 La course à l'IA ne se gagnera pas seulement grâce à l'innovation. Elle se gagnera par notre capacité à bâtir. Aujourd'hui, à l'Empire Club of Canada, j'ai expliqué comment le Canada peut mettre à profit ses forces en IA pour créer des entreprises plus solides, de bons emplois et une économie plus productive. Le Canada a ce qu'il faut pour être un chef de file mondial. À nous maintenant de bâtir la confiance, de développer l'IA de façon responsable et de construire l'avenir ici, au Canada.

Supporting the adoption of AI across Ontario's economy is an investment in future jobs, productivity & enhances Ontario's competitive advantage. @VectorInst & Ontario's universities are powering this progress through world-leading research, industry partnerships & by preparing the talent that drives responsible AI adoption across the economy. Learn more: ontariosuniversities.ca/wp-c… ontariosuniversities.ca/repo… #ONpoli #ONpse @nolanmquinn @TheThanigasalam

Great to be @Empire_Club for Minister @EvanLSolomon discussion on Building Canada’s AI Future. As Canada works to strengthen its AI leadership, Ontario’s universities are helping develop the highly skilled talent & advance the innovations that help harness AI’s full potential. Learn more: ontariosuniversities.ca/wp-c… #ONpoli #ONCompetitiveAdvantage

At today's @Empire_Club AI discussion, Minister @EvanLSolomon announced 10,000 AI-related work placements through @MitacsCanada. This is a strong investment in Canada’s future talent, helping students gain hands-on AI experience & building the talent pipeline that strengthens Canada's competitive advantage, drives innovation & supports economic growth: canada.ca/en/innovation-scie… #ONpse #ONpoli #ONCompetitiveAdvantage

“The Ontario Universities’ Fair offers students a unique chance to explore their options, speak directly with university representatives and get a firsthand look at what university life can offer,” says @SteveOrsini, President & CEO of COU. Learn more about #OUF2026 taking place this weekend from September 26 to 27: ontariosuniversities.ca/news… #OUF2026 #ONpse

Helping Ontario farmers: An AI-assisted decision-making tool developed through @OCAD combines agricultural science, design thinking & machine learning to help users visualize trends, understand risks & compare options for farming solutions, helping to strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector: ontariosuniversities.ca/stor… #ONpse #PlowingMatch #RuralOntarioWeek

Calling all prospective students, parents & supporters: Interested in learning about university programs, campus life & scholarships to help you choose the #ONpse path that’s right for you? On Sept 26 & 27, connect with Ontario university representatives at #OUF2026. Learn more: ouevents.ca/ouf/

To measure the safety of urban foraging, @LaurentianU students are testing fiddleheads, mushrooms & blueberries in Sudbury for metals & nutrients, applying science with sustainability to protect local food sources & inform public health: ontariosuniversities.ca/stor… wild-foods-to-identify-safe-natural-food-sources/ #ONpse #PlowingMatch #RuralOntarioWeek

Thank you to Susan Tighe and McMaster University for your leadership in turning research into jobs and economic growth. As Susan highlights in The Hill Times, McMaster’s partnerships in health sciences, advanced manufacturing and nuclear innovation are connecting discovery with practical solutions, attracting investment and creating opportunities for Canadians. Her article reinforces an important message: commercialization complements—not replaces—fundamental research. Stronger partnerships among universities, industry and governments, together with access to early-stage capital and clearer pathways to market, can help turn Canadian discoveries into growing companies. @melaniejoly @nolanmquinn @VictorFedeli @univcan @OntUniv

Low cost, high-tech innovation to improve Ontario’s environmental sustainability: A researcher @mylakehead is developing a device that provides real-time data on nitrogen loss, providing cost-effective & advanced monitoring to farmers across the province & beyond:  ontariosuniversities.ca/stor… #ONpse #ONag #PlowingMatch

The University Talent Behind Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing Advantage: Ontario’s universities help internationally trained engineers & scientists put their skills to work, connecting talent with opportunity & helping manufacturers access the expertise they need to innovate, grow & compete. Read more in @CME_Ont’s latest report: cme-mec.ca/initiatives/2026-… #ONpse #ONpoli #ONCompetitiveAdvantage

@UWaterloo has been a longstanding builder of Ontario’s STEM workforce. Great to tour the university and celebrate our $80M investment to fund 2515 more seats that students want and local employers need.

Strong manufacturing and strong universities go hand in hand — the talent being developed on campuses today will shape what Canada can build and compete on tomorrow.

As robotics, AI and 3D printing reshape manufacturing, Ontario's universities are helping develop the highly skilled talent required to support innovation, strengthen competitiveness and meet evolving workforce needs in this critical industry. Read more in @CME_Ont’s latest report: cme-mec.ca/initiatives/2026-… #ONpse #ONpoli #ONCompetitiveAdvantage

Rural communities like SDG feed Ontario. Great to be at the International Plowing Match alongside @fordnation and our PC caucus to celebrate everything that makes rural farmers, businesses, and families incredible.

AI tools could significantly reduce the amount of time physicians spend documenting patient visits, addressing a key factor contributing to burnout, according to research led by the #UofT’s LaShawn Murray. utoronto.ca/news/ai-scribes-…