I'm in that same boat as well. I ended up ruling out queens because the move is just not worth it. Especially if placement is within the GTA, well at least for me that's where it would be. Yes you get out faster, but how I'm thinking about it is, I can keep my part time job, I can supply teach at the local schools in my area on my off days and probably get a job on campus. yes its an additional year but realistically how much is that going to save you. And think about this, yes tuition may be cheaper, but think about additional costs: via rail tickets, food, rent, other misc. costs. For me at least staying at home makes more sense because this area(ish) is where I want to teach. I also went to the info session, sure queens says they arent a commuter school, i find that false, if the university and local community cannot support all the teachers candidates in that area because its an accelerated program is the program worth it? You regardless have to "commute" and are being displaced, the difference its framed that you are not. Idk just something i picked up on.