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Ontario Halts OSAP Payments to Private Schools Over Allegations

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 14:22 UTC · How we work

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Ontario ministry halted OSAP payments to all private post-secondary schools in early October 2026.
Minister Nolan Quinn said the pause responded to serious criminal allegations and a KPMG audit.
Premier Doug Ford blamed “bad apples” for the pause while defending Quinn against removal calls.
Federal officials warned in May 2025 of 642% and 527% OSAP spikes at Academy of Learning, totaling $173 million in 2024-25.

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Ontario ministry halted OSAP payments to all private post-secondary schools in early October 2026.
Minister Nolan Quinn said the pause responded to serious criminal allegations and a KPMG audit.
Premier Doug Ford blamed “bad apples” for the pause while defending Quinn against removal calls.
Federal officials warned in May 2025 of 642% and 527% OSAP spikes at Academy of Learning, totaling $173 million in 2024-25.