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Partnering to Support Student Mental Health and Wellness
As communities across the country celebrate #MentalHealthWeek, we are recognizing the innovative ways Ontario’s universities continue to provide mental health and wellness services to students during COVID-19.
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Future-Proofing Ontario's Students
As COVID-19 continues to shift the province’s labour market, Ontario’s universities remain committed to our students and ensuring they are equipped with the adaptable skills they need for changing labour market demands.
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Ontario’s universities celebrate the contributions of volunteers in communities across the province
As communities across the country celebrate National Volunteer Week this week, Ontario’s universities are recognizing the individual and collective efforts of our students, faculty and staff.  
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COU Statement: Response to Ontario Spring 2021 Budget
With a shared goal to protect the health of Ontarians and the health of our economy, Ontario’s universities support the provincial government’s continued commitment to supporting the people of Ontario while positioning the province for a strong recovery.
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Playing a Vital Role in Ontario’s Recovery
Through these uncertain times, Colleges Ontario and Ontario's universities recognize the importance of working together to protect the health and well-being of our communities and the people of Ontario. Our joint message takes a look at the vital role vibrant postsecondary institutions will play in preparing students for life-long careers, building thriving regions and supporting a globally competitive economy, as we help rebuild our province.
Partnering to Support Ontario's Recovery
Ontario’s universities have a vital role to play in fortifying our province and helping address the urgent needs of Ontario. Our pre-budget submission details how, through a Five-Point Plan to Support Ontario’s Recovery, government and universities can partner to tackle the priorities that are critical to Ontario’s economic growth, both now and in the future; creating a more prosperous future for our students, communities and the province.
Partnering in the Fight Against COVID-19
Ontario’s universities have a significant role to play in the fight against COVID-19. Visit this landing page to find more information about how universities are partnering in the global fight against the pandemic, links to each Ontario university’s COVID-19 page and additional resources.
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Ontario’s universities are actively working with their
partners on the issues that matter most to Ontarians.

We are partnering to grow the economy, to equip graduates with skills and experience for the jobs of the future, to improve health care so that Ontarians can lead longer and healthier lives, and to support life-changing ideas and discoveries through research and innovation.

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Making an Impact
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Recognizing the “micro-credentials” that help employers assess competencies
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Showcasing best practices and tools in work-integrated learning
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Helping Canadians upskill for the new economy
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News & Updates
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May 03, 2021
Partnering to Support Student Mental Health and Wellness
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April 26, 2021
Future-Proofing Ontario’s Students
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April 20, 2021
Ontario’s universities celebrate the contributions of volunteers in communities across the province
Issues Ontarians'
Care About
We spent a year listening to what Ontarians had to say about their hopes, concerns, ideas and aspirations for the future. Through partnering with others, Ontario's universities are working together to attain those hopes, alleviate those concerns, and make those ideas a reality. Learn about our commitments to creating a better Ontario.
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Jobs and Skills
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The Economy
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Research and
Innovation
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Health Care
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Mental Health
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Building Strong
Communities
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Access
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The Environment
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Diversity
How We're Partnering for
a Better Future for Ontario
Ontario's universities are actively working with partners to ensure our students thrive, our communities are vibrant and our province remains dynamic.
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2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission to the Ontario Government

Our pre-budget submission details how, through a Five-Point Plan to Support Ontario’s Recovery, government and universities can partner to tackle the priorities that are critical to Ontario’s economic growth, both now and in the future; creating a more prosperous future for our students, communities and the province.

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