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Partnering to Build a Better Ontario: 2019 Pre-Budget Submission to the Ontario Government
This pre-budget submission details how government and universities can partner to tackle the priorities that matter most to the people of Ontario, like creating jobs, continuing to find efficiencies and cost savings and helping deliver better health care so we can build a more prosperous future for our students, communities and the province.
In It Together: Taking Action on Student Mental Health
Mental health affects us all, which is why #BellLetsTalk is such an important conversation to be a part of. To celebrate the world's biggest mental health conversation, Ontario’s colleges, universities and student groups have developed a whole-of-community strategy on post-secondary student mental health.
Five outstanding Ontario researchers honoured in the 2018 Polanyi Prizes
The innovative and ground-breaking work of five university researchers in Ontario has been recognized with the award of the 2018 Polanyi Prizes.
COU Response to Ontario Government Announcement on Postsecondary Sector Tuition
Today’s announcement, cutting domestic tuition fees by 10 per cent, will reduce universities’ revenue by $360 million –  and negatively affect their ability to provide the best possible learning experience for students, partner with their communities and help deliver economic and social benefits to the people of Ontario.
Why Ontario should feel good about the future
Dr. Strickland’s Nobel award symbolizes why there is reason for great optimism about Ontario’s future – even in the face of a growing perception that 2019 is likely to be year, for Canada and the world, of economic slowdown, social uncertainty and political turmoil.
Partnering for a Better Future for Health Care
From creating the life-saving technologies that improve quality of life, to training the physicians, nurses and other health professionals that deliver the highest-quality care to the people of Ontario – our universities play a critical role in strengthening the province’s health-care system.
Going Greener: Partnering for a Cleaner Future
Sustainability initiatives are one way that universities are collectively taking action and responding to the needs and priorities of Ontarians. By greening campuses through efficiency projects, educating students for the greener workforce, or sharing knowledge and best practices both at home and abroad, they are instrumental in building healthier communities.
Bringing health care out of the hallway and into the future
“Ending hallway health care is at the top of mind for almost all Ontarians, and it really is an issue that we must wrestle to the ground.” With these words, Rheta Fanizza, Executive Vice-President, Residential and Community Services at Toronto’s Baycrest Health Sciences, kicked off a timely panel discussion at Innovative Solutions to Hallway Health Care, a policy event at Queen’s Park on Oct. 30 presented by Ontario’s Universities.
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.

Better Future
Better Future
Better Future
Making an Impact
Windsor students get ‘Wellness Boxes’ for good mental health at exam time
Exam time can be stressful, but the University of Windsor offers some unique services to help its students cope. Wellness Boxes, mystery boxes filled with tools for exam stress relief, are distributed around campus in the weeks before the...
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January 22, 2019
Five outstanding Ontario researchers honoured in the 2018 Polanyi Prizes
January 17, 2019
COU Response to Ontario Government Announcement on Postsecondary Sector Tuition
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.
Partnering to help Ontario
Ontarians Talk About
Their Future
2019 Pre-Budget Submission to the Ontario Government

This pre-budget submission details how government and universities can partner to tackle the priorities that matter most to the people of Ontario, like creating jobs, continuing to find efficiencies and cost savings and helping deliver better health care so we can build a more prosperous future for our students, communities and the province.

Read the Submission
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