Increasing Access to Medical Education for Ontarians
Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities is proposing legislative amendments to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act (MTCU Act) to require all publicly-assisted Ontario universities to reserve a minimum of 95 per cent of their annual medical school admissions for Ontario students and to reserve the remaining 5 per cent for Canadians, permanent residents, protected persons, or prescribed persons or classes or persons.
Two exceptions to the 95% rule are set out; namely if a different percentage has been prescribed in the regulations or if there is an insufficient number of qualified applicants who are ordinarily resident in Ontario.
If passed, the legislative amendments would come into effect on July 1, 2025, before the start of the 2026-27 medical school admission process.
This proposal is guided by a combination of government priorities and public commitments as outlined by the government's plan in Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care. It aligns with the government's broader objective to improve healthcare accessibility and address the growing physician shortage in Ontario. The focus of these legislative amendments will help alleviate pressures facing the health care system, attract and retain more doctors in Ontario, and lead to better health outcomes for communities across the province.
Two exceptions to the 95% rule are set out; namely if a different percentage has been prescribed in the regulations or if there is an insufficient number of qualified applicants who are ordinarily resident in Ontario.
If passed, the legislative amendments would come into effect on July 1, 2025, before the start of the 2026-27 medical school admission process.
This proposal is guided by a combination of government priorities and public commitments as outlined by the government's plan in Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care. It aligns with the government's broader objective to improve healthcare accessibility and address the growing physician shortage in Ontario. The focus of these legislative amendments will help alleviate pressures facing the health care system, attract and retain more doctors in Ontario, and lead to better health outcomes for communities across the province.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
Ontario's medical schools may face changes in revenue streams due to reduced tuition from international and out-of-province students if 95 percent of seats are reserved for Ontario residents. However, this adjustment aims to prioritize access for local students and address the province's need for more Ontario-trained physicians.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
24-MCU010
Posting Date:
October 30, 2024
Comments Due Date:
November 28, 2024
Contact Address:
315 Front Street, 16th Floor
Toronto ON M5V 3A4
Toronto ON M5V 3A4
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