Government of Ontario – Ontario Investing $4.4 Million to Help More Indigenous Students Train for In-Demand Aviation Careers – Education News Canada
May 14, 2026
The Ontario government is investing an additional $4.4 million into the First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) to rebuild its Aviation Training Centre and help more Indigenous students develop the skills they need for good paying, in-demand careers in aviation. This investment is part of the government’s historic $6.4 billion in new funding for the postsecondary sector to protect postsecondary education, ensure the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s colleges, universities and Indigenous institutes and support students in landing rewarding, in-demand careers.
“Ontario’s plan to protect Ontario includes taking decisive action to ensure students develop the skills they need to launch successful careers in industries that keep our economy moving,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. “This investment will protect access to world-class flight training for Indigenous students and help produce one of the most competitive workforces in the G7 for generations to come.”
