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Government of Ontario To Fine Illegal Colleges

As of November 1, 2009, illegal Private Career Colleges in Ontario will face financial penalties of up to $250,000 for taking advantage of students.

The fines will be levied on businesses that misrepresent themselves as colleges and on private colleges that offer unapproved programs and fail to comply with the Private Career Colleges Act.

Students can search for approved programs and registered Private Career Colleges at Ontario.ca/pcc, call 1-866-410-PCCS or check out the Private Career Colleges in Ontario page on Facebook.

View the entire news release on the Ontario government website.

Additional Useful Information

The Ontario Ombudsman recently released a report "Too Cool for School", which called on the government to keep closer watch on private career colleges.

View the Ombudsman's news release and background reports.